turnout
gb/tˈɚnˌaʊt/ us/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
B1
Inglês
~ 9000
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
quantity
1
number of people attending
How many people come to an event, or the people who come, seen as a group.
Padrão de uso:
[a turnout] for [an event]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
good turnout
|poor turnout
|big turnout
|record turnout
|turnout for the event
|a turnout of 5,000 people
Temas
social
|events
|statistics
|daily_life
|communication
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B2
quantity
2
level of voting participation
How many people who can vote actually vote in an election.
Padrão de uso:
[turnout] in [an election]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
abstention (Refers to people choosing not to vote, the opposite behavior of turnout.)
Colocações
voter turnout
|high turnout
|low turnout
|turnout in the election
|record turnout
|turnout among young voters
Temas
politics
|statistics
|law
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
B2
entity
3
widened roadside stopping place
A small, wide place next to a road where cars can stop or move out of the way.
Padrão de uso:
[a vehicle] pulls into [a turnout]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
through lane (Refers to the lane of traffic that continues without stopping, contrasting with the place where vehicles pull out of the flow.)
Colocações
roadside turnout
|scenic turnout
|pull into a turnout
|park at the turnout
|rest at a turnout
Temas
travel
|transport
|transportation
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
technical
C1
entity
4
railroad track switching device
A piece of railway track that can move so a train can go onto a different track.
Padrão de uso:
[engineers] install [a turnout]
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
straight track (Track without any branching, which does not allow changing from one line to another.)
Colocações
railroad turnout
|install a turnout
|high-speed turnout
|curved turnout
|turnout maintenance
Temas
transport
|engineering
|transportation
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
formal
C1
entity
5
someone’s outfit or appearance
The clothes a person is wearing at one time, seen as one complete outfit.
Padrão de uso:
[a smart] turnout
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
underdressed (Describes wearing clothes that are not formal or smart enough for the occasion.)
Colocações
smart turnout
|fine turnout
|elegant turnout
|impressive turnout
Temas
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
technical
C1
property
6
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.
Padrão de uso:
[a dancer] improves [turnout]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
external rotation (Technical anatomical term; broader and not limited to dance.)
Antónimos
turn-in (Dance term for inward rotation of the legs and feet, the opposite of turnout.)
Colocações
good turnout
|perfect turnout
|improve turnout
|natural turnout
|limited turnout
Temas
arts
|sports
|arts_entertainment
|body
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
turnout
IPA
GB/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
US/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
Sílabas e acento
turnout (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (turnout)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: turnout
- Plural: turnout, turnouts
Família de palavras
Expressões
a good turnout
1/ə ɡˈʊd tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
a lot of people came
Used to say that many people came to an event.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.