turnout
gb/tˈɚnˌaʊt/ us/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 9000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
quantity
1
number of people attending
How many people come to an event, or the people who come, seen as a group.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a turnout] for [an event]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
good turnout
|poor turnout
|big turnout
|record turnout
|turnout for the event
|a turnout of 5,000 people
Mada
social
|events
|statistics
|daily_life
|communication
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B2
quantity
2
level of voting participation
How many people who can vote actually vote in an election.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[turnout] in [an election]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
abstention (Refers to people choosing not to vote, the opposite behavior of turnout.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
voter turnout
|high turnout
|low turnout
|turnout in the election
|record turnout
|turnout among young voters
Mada
politics
|statistics
|law
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a vehicle] pulls into [a turnout]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
through lane (Refers to the lane of traffic that continues without stopping, contrasting with the place where vehicles pull out of the flow.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
roadside turnout
|scenic turnout
|pull into a turnout
|park at the turnout
|rest at a turnout
Mada
travel
|transport
|transportation
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[engineers] install [a turnout]
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
straight track (Track without any branching, which does not allow changing from one line to another.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
railroad turnout
|install a turnout
|high-speed turnout
|curved turnout
|turnout maintenance
Mada
transport
|engineering
|transportation
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
formal
C1
entity
5
someone’s outfit or appearance
The clothes a person is wearing at one time, seen as one complete outfit.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a smart] turnout
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
underdressed (Describes wearing clothes that are not formal or smart enough for the occasion.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
smart turnout
|fine turnout
|elegant turnout
|impressive turnout
Mada
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a dancer] improves [turnout]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
external rotation (Technical anatomical term; broader and not limited to dance.)
Vinyume
turn-in (Dance term for inward rotation of the legs and feet, the opposite of turnout.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
good turnout
|perfect turnout
|improve turnout
|natural turnout
|limited turnout
Mada
arts
|sports
|arts_entertainment
|body
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
turnout
IPA
GB/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
US/tˈɚnˌaʊt/
Silabi na mkazo
turnout (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (turnout)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: turnout
- Plural: turnout, turnouts
Familia ya neno
Semi
a good turnout
1/ə ɡˈʊd tˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
a lot of people came
Used to say that many people came to an event.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.