turnout
gb/tˈɚnˌaʊt/ us/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
B1
English
~ 9000
részvétel, látogatottság, választási részvétel, részvételi arány, leállóöböl, vasúti váltó, kitérő, öltözék, kiforgatás, kiforgatottság
NOUN
B1
1
részvétel
B1
Usage pattern:
[a turnout] for [an event]
The concert had an impressive turnout of over 8,000 fans.
A koncert látogatottsága lenyűgöző volt: több mint 8000 rajongó jelent meg.
We were disappointed by the low turnout at the community meeting.
Csalódottak voltunk, mert alacsony volt a részvétel a közösségi gyűlésen.
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.
Learner examples
The party had a very good turnout.
A partira nagyon sokan eljöttek.
There was a small turnout at the talk.
Kevesen jelentek meg az előadáson.
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *turnout* as a verb (e.g. *Many people turnout*). The correct form is *turn out* as a phrasal verb, or *there was a big turnout* when using the noun.
Meaning
number of people attending
Collocations
good turnout
|poor turnout
|big turnout
|record turnout
|turnout for the event
|a turnout of 5,000 people
Synonyms
attendance (More general; can mean the state of being present as well as the number of people.)
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crowd (Focuses on the group of people itself, not directly on the idea of counting them.)
Antonyms
no-show (Refers to people not coming when expected, highlighting the lack of attendance.)
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empty room (Informal phrase focusing on a space with almost no people present.)
Themes
social
|events
|statistics
|daily_life
|communication
Definition
How many people come to an event, or the people who come, seen as a group.
The number of people who go to and are present at an event, or the group of people who attend it.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[turnout] in [an election]
Voter turnout in the national election reached nearly 70 percent.
Az országos választáson a részvételi arány csaknem elérte a 70 százalékot.
The campaign focused on increasing turnout among first-time voters.
A kampány arra összpontosított, hogy növelje a választási részvételt az először szavazók körében.
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.
Learner examples
Voter turnout was very low this year.
A választási részvétel idén nagyon alacsony volt.
Young people helped push turnout to a new record.
A fiatalok segítettek új rekordra emelni a választási részvételt.
Bad weather can reduce voter turnout.
High turnout shows strong interest in the election.
The news report talked about low turnout in rural areas.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *people turnout to vote* instead of *people turn out to vote* (verb) or *voter turnout was high* (noun). Be careful: *turnout* (one word) is the noun, and *turn out* (two words) is the verb.
Meaning
level of voting participation
Collocations
voter turnout
|high turnout
|low turnout
|turnout in the election
|record turnout
|turnout among young voters
Synonyms
participation (Broader word; in this context it refers specifically to taking part in voting.)
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voting rate (More technical; focuses on the percentage rather than just the count of voters.)
Antonyms
abstention (Refers to people choosing not to vote, the opposite behavior of turnout.)
Themes
politics
|statistics
|law
Definition
How many people who can vote actually vote in an election.
The proportion or number of eligible voters who actually vote in an election.
NOUN
B2
3
leállóöböl
B2
Usage pattern:
[a vehicle] pulls into [a turnout]
We pulled into a turnout to take photos of the valley below.
Behajtottunk egy leállóöbölbe, hogy lefényképezzük az alattunk elterülő völgyet.
The truck used a turnout to let faster cars pass.
A teherautó behúzódott egy leállóöbölbe, hogy elengedje a gyorsabb autókat.
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.
Learner examples
The driver stopped at a turnout to rest.
A sofőr megállt egy leállóöbölben, hogy pihenjen.
We pulled into a small turnout to check the map.
Behajtottunk egy kis leállóöbölbe, hogy megnézzük a térképet.
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.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *turnout* with *turnoff*. A *turnout* is a widened place beside the road to stop; a *turnoff* is a road where you leave the main road.
Meaning
widened roadside stopping place
Collocations
roadside turnout
|scenic turnout
|pull into a turnout
|park at the turnout
|rest at a turnout
Synonyms
lay-by (Common in British English; similar place at the side of a road for stopping.)
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pullout (Common in North American English; near-equivalent term for a widened roadside area.)
Antonyms
through lane (Refers to the lane of traffic that continues without stopping, contrasting with the place where vehicles pull out of the flow.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|transportation
Definition
A small, wide place next to a road where cars can stop or move out of the way.
A short, widened section at the side of a road where vehicles can pull off to stop or let other vehicles pass.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
vasúti váltó
B2
kitérő
C1
Usage pattern:
[engineers] install [a turnout]
The freight train derailed near a faulty turnout.
A tehervonat egy hibás vasúti váltó közelében kisiklott.
Engineers installed a new high-speed turnout at the station entrance.
A mérnökök új nagy sebességű kitérőt építettek be az állomás bejáratánál.
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.
Learner examples
The train changed tracks at a turnout.
A vonat egy váltónál tért át a másik vágányra.
Workers repaired the old turnout last week.
A munkások a múlt héten megjavították a régi vasúti váltót.
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.
Meaning
railroad track switching device
Collocations
railroad turnout
|install a turnout
|high-speed turnout
|curved turnout
|turnout maintenance
Synonyms
switch (Common term in North American railway English for the same device.)
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points (British railway term; functionally equivalent but region-specific.)
Antonyms
straight track (Track without any branching, which does not allow changing from one line to another.)
Themes
transport
|engineering
|transportation
Definition
A piece of railway track that can move so a train can go onto a different track.
A track arrangement consisting of movable rails that allow trains to move from one track to another; a railroad switch.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
5
öltözék
B2
Usage pattern:
[a smart] turnout
She arrived in a very smart turnout that turned heads.
Nagyon elegáns öltözékben érkezett, amely minden tekintetet magára vont.
For a casual picnic, his formal turnout looked out of place.
Egy kötetlen piknikhez túl ünnepélyes volt az öltözéke, és nem illett oda.
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.
Learner examples
She wore a very smart turnout to the party.
Nagyon elegáns öltözékben ment a partira.
His turnout was too formal for the beach.
A strandhoz túl elegáns volt az öltözéke.
The bride had a beautiful turnout.
People talked about her stylish turnout.
His turnout looked cheap but clean.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with the more common *turnout* meaning *number of people who attend*. In fashion or style contexts, *turnout* refers to clothes and appearance, not to how many people are present.
Meaning
someone’s outfit or appearance
Collocations
smart turnout
|fine turnout
|elegant turnout
|impressive turnout
Synonyms
outfit (More common and neutral; does not carry the slightly formal tone of *turnout*.)
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attire (More formal or literary; often used in written or ceremonial contexts.)
Antonyms
underdressed (Describes wearing clothes that are not formal or smart enough for the occasion.)
Themes
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
The clothes a person is wearing at one time, seen as one complete outfit.
A person’s clothes and general appearance at a particular time, especially when they are neat or stylish.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
kiforgatás
C1
Usage pattern:
[a dancer] improves [turnout]
Her natural turnout gives her beautiful lines on stage.
Természetes kiforgatottsága szép vonalakat kölcsönöz neki a színpadon.
The teacher stressed the importance of safe turnout to avoid injury.
A tanár hangsúlyozta a biztonságos kiforgatás fontosságát a sérülések elkerülése érdekében.
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.
Learner examples
In ballet, good turnout is very important.
A balettben nagyon fontos a jó kiforgatás.
The dancer worked hard to improve her turnout.
A táncos sokat dolgozott azon, hogy javítsa a kiforgatását.
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.
Common mistake:
Outside dance contexts, this sense is rare. Learners sometimes think *turnout* here means *performance* or *attendance* at a class, but in ballet it is a body position.
Meaning
outward rotation of dancers’ legs
Collocations
good turnout
|perfect turnout
|improve turnout
|natural turnout
|limited turnout
Synonyms
external rotation (Technical anatomical term; broader and not limited to dance.)
Antonyms
turn-in (Dance term for inward rotation of the legs and feet, the opposite of turnout.)
Themes
arts
|sports
|arts_entertainment
|body
Definition
In ballet, the way a dancer turns their legs and feet out from the hips so the feet point to the sides.
In ballet and related dance styles, the outward rotation of the legs from the hips so that the feet point away from the body.
Grammar
Dictionary form
turnout
IPA
GB/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
US/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
Syllables & stress
turnout (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (turnout)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: turnout
- Plural: turnout, turnouts
Word family
Expressions
a good turnout
1/ə ɡˈʊd tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
a lot of people came
Used to say that many people came to an event.
Examples
- We had a good turnout for the fundraiser last night.
- Considering the short notice, it was a very good turnout.
a low turnout
1/ə lˈoʊ tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
very few people came
Used to say that only a small number of people came to an event.
Examples
- Rainy weather led to a low turnout at the concert.
- The conference had a surprisingly low turnout this year.
poor turnout
1/pˈʊɹ tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
disappointingly few people came
Used to say that not many people came, and this was disappointing.
Examples
- The organizers blamed the poor turnout on a lack of advertising.
- Despite the poor turnout, the speakers still gave their talks.
record turnout
1/ɹˈɛkɚd tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
highest attendance ever recorded
The biggest number of people ever to attend an event or to vote in an election.
Examples
- The festival attracted a record turnout of over 50,000 visitors.
- Officials are predicting a record turnout in the upcoming vote.
road turnout
1/ɹˈoʊd tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
small roadside stopping area
A short, wide place next to a road where cars can stop or move out of the way.
Examples
- 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
1/smˈɑɹt tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
formal
neat and stylish outfit
A very neat and stylish set of clothes that someone is wearing.
Examples
- 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
1/tˈɚnˌaʊt ɡˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
firefighters’ protective clothing
The special heavy clothes that firefighters wear to protect themselves from fire and heat.
Examples
- The firefighters quickly put on their turnout gear before entering the building.
- New turnout gear has been issued to improve safety.
voter turnout
1/vˈoʊtɚ tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
Number of people who vote
How many people who can vote actually voted in an election.
Examples
- 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.