turnout

English

noun
Definitions
  • The act of coming forth.
  • The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.
  • (US) A place to pull off a road.
  • (rail) A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.
  • (dated) A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.
  • (dated) A striker.
  • That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.
  • Net quantity of produce yielded.

Etymology

Compound from English turn + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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