turnout

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The word "turnout" can have several different meanings depending on the context. Here’s a simple explanation for new English learners:

Basic Definition:

1. In ballet: "Turnout" refers to the way a dancer rotates their leg outward from the hip. This is important for good form and balance in dance.
2. Attendance: It means the number of people who come to a specific event, like a meeting, rally, or election. For example, "The turnout for the rally was very high," means many people attended the rally.
3. Clothing: Sometimes, "turnout" can refer to a person's outfit or appearance, especially when it is stylish or formal. For example, "His turnout was exceedingly elegant," means his clothing looked very nice.
4. Production: It can also mean what is produced in a certain time period, like the amount of food made in a factory.
5. Railroad term: In railroads, a "turnout" is a short stretch of track that allows trains to pass each other or to store train cars.
6. Road term: In road terms, it can refer to a part of a road that has been widened so that cars can pass or park.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "turnout" when talking about how many people attend something (like a meeting or event).
• Use it in a dance setting when discussing ballet positions.
• You can also use it to describe someone's outfit or appearance.
• In technical contexts, like transportation or manufacturing, "turnout" refers to production or infrastructure.

Examples:

• Ballet: “The dancer’s turnout was perfect, making her movements look graceful.”
• Attendance: “The turnout for the election was better than expected.”
• Clothing: “She always has a stylish turnout at formal events.”
• Production: “The factory’s turnout this month was higher than last month.”
• Railroad: “The train had to slow down to navigate the turnout.”
• Road: “There was a turnout on the highway for cars to stop safely.”

Advanced Usage:

• In a business context, you might say, “The company’s turnout of products increased due to higher demand.”
• In a social context, you might hear, “The turnout at the charity event exceeded our expectations.”

Word Variants:

There are no direct variants of "turnout," but it can be used in different formats like "turn out" as a phrasal verb that means to attend or to happen.

Different Meanings:

• Turnout can refer to both physical positioning (as in dance) and more abstract concepts (like attendance or production).

Synonyms:

• For attendance: participation, presence, attendance rate.
• For clothing: outfit, attire, ensemble.
• For production: output, yield.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Turn out: When you say "it turned out well," it means something ended up being good or successful.

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Noun

1. (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
2. attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election)
   • the turnout for the rally
3. a set of clothing (with accessories)
   • his getup was exceedingly elegant
4. what is produced in a given time period
5. a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
6. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
7. the group that gathers together for a particular occasion
   • a large turnout for the meeting

Synonyms

• outfit
• getup
• rig
• output
• outturn
• siding
• railroad siding
• sidetrack
• widening