turnout
number of people attending
How many people come to an event, or the people who come, seen as a group.
[a turnout] for [an event]
- The concert had an impressive turnout of over 8,000 fans.
- We were disappointed by the low turnout at the community meeting.
- There was a huge turnout for the charity run despite the rain.
- Organizers are hoping for a better turnout at next year’s festival.
- The small turnout made the large hall feel strangely quiet.
- The party had a very good turnout.
- There was a small turnout at the talk.
- We were happy with the turnout for our show.
- The rain hurt the turnout for the game.
- They expected only 50 people, but the turnout was 200.
level of voting participation
How many people who can vote actually vote in an election.
[turnout] in [an election]
- Voter turnout in the national election reached nearly 70 percent.
- The campaign focused on increasing turnout among first-time voters.
- Low turnout has raised questions about public trust in the political system.
- Analysts expect a higher turnout if the weather is good on election day.
- The referendum saw record turnout in several major cities.
- Voter turnout was very low this year.
- Young people helped push turnout to a new record.
- Bad weather can reduce voter turnout.
- High turnout shows strong interest in the election.
- The news report talked about low turnout in rural areas.
widened roadside stopping place
A small, wide place next to a road where cars can stop or move out of the way.
[a vehicle] pulls into [a turnout]
- We pulled into a turnout to take photos of the valley below.
- The truck used a turnout to let faster cars pass.
- There’s a small turnout just past the bridge where you can stop safely.
- Tourists crowded every scenic turnout along the mountain road.
- He waited in a turnout until the fog lifted.
- The driver stopped at a turnout to rest.
- We pulled into a small turnout to check the map.
- There is a scenic turnout on this road.
- Use the next turnout if your car has a problem.
- The bus waited in a turnout for ten minutes.
railroad track switching device
A piece of railway track that can move so a train can go onto a different track.
[engineers] install [a turnout]
- The freight train derailed near a faulty turnout.
- Engineers installed a new high-speed turnout at the station entrance.
- Proper lubrication is essential for safe turnout operation.
- The diagram shows each turnout along the main line.
- A worker inspected the turnout before allowing the train to proceed.
- The train changed tracks at a turnout.
- Workers repaired the old turnout last week.
- Each turnout on the line must be checked.
- They added a turnout so trains can pass each other.
- A broken turnout can cause an accident.
someone’s outfit or appearance
The clothes a person is wearing at one time, seen as one complete outfit.
[a smart] turnout
- She arrived in a very smart turnout that turned heads.
- For a casual picnic, his formal turnout looked out of place.
- The magazine praised the actor’s stylish turnout on the red carpet.
- Despite the rain, everyone made an effort with their turnout for the wedding.
- His shabby turnout did not match his confident manner.
- She wore a very smart turnout to the party.
- His turnout was too formal for the beach.
- The bride had a beautiful turnout.
- People talked about her stylish turnout.
- His turnout looked cheap but clean.
outward rotation of dancers’ legs
In ballet, the way a dancer turns their legs and feet out from the hips so the feet point to the sides.
[a dancer] improves [turnout]
- Her natural turnout gives her beautiful lines on stage.
- The teacher stressed the importance of safe turnout to avoid injury.
- He has strong technique but limited turnout in his hips.
- Exercises at the barre can help improve a dancer’s turnout.
- Judges praised her control and clean turnout throughout the routine.
- In ballet, good turnout is very important.
- The dancer worked hard to improve her turnout.
- His turnout is not very strong, but his jumps are good.
- The teacher corrected my turnout in class.
- She has natural turnout in both legs.
- Base: turnout
- Plural: turnout, turnouts
a good turnout
1a lot of people came
Used to say that many people came to an event.
- We had a good turnout for the fundraiser last night.
- Considering the short notice, it was a very good turnout.
a low turnout
1very few people came
Used to say that only a small number of people came to an event.
- Rainy weather led to a low turnout at the concert.
- The conference had a surprisingly low turnout this year.
poor turnout
1disappointingly few people came
Used to say that not many people came, and this was disappointing.
- The organizers blamed the poor turnout on a lack of advertising.
- Despite the poor turnout, the speakers still gave their talks.
record turnout
1highest attendance ever recorded
The biggest number of people ever to attend an event or to vote in an election.
- The festival attracted a record turnout of over 50,000 visitors.
- Officials are predicting a record turnout in the upcoming vote.
road turnout
1small roadside stopping area
A short, wide place next to a road where cars can stop or move out of the way.
- There’s a road turnout ahead where we can stop for photos.
- We pulled into a road turnout to let the faster traffic pass.
smart turnout
1neat and stylish outfit
A very neat and stylish set of clothes that someone is wearing.
- He arrived in a smart turnout, complete with tie and polished shoes.
- Guests were asked to come in smart turnout for the ceremony.
turnout gear
1firefighters’ protective clothing
The special heavy clothes that firefighters wear to protect themselves from fire and heat.
- The firefighters quickly put on their turnout gear before entering the building.
- New turnout gear has been issued to improve safety.
voter turnout
1Number of people who vote
How many people who can vote actually voted in an election.
- Voter turnout was low due to heavy rain.
- Voter turnout was higher than expected in the local election.
- High voter turnout is often seen as a sign of a healthy democracy.
- The article compares voter turnout in different countries.