turnout

• Nom désignant plusieurs notions: le nombre de personnes présentes à un événement ou ayant voté lors d'une élection; un élargissement de route pour dépasser ou se garer; une voie de garage ferroviaire pour manœuvrer ou stationner des trains; la quantité de biens produits en un temps donné; un ensemble de vêtements avec accessoires; ou, en danse, la rotation externe des jambes depuis les hanches.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the number of people who attend an event or vote in an election; a widened part of a road for passing or parking; a short railroad track for storing rolling stock or allowing trains to pass; the quantity of goods produced in a given time; a set of clothing with accessories; or, in ballet, the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip.

1. Attendance or gatheringB1formal

   The number of people who come to an event or participate in an activity.

   Participation, affluence

   • The turnout for the charity run was impressive this year.
   • Voter turnout in the election was higher than expected.
   • The concert had a large turnout despite the rain.

   Synonymesattendanceaudiencecrowdgatehousethrong

2. Widened road sectionB2formalamerican

   A widened part of a road where vehicles can pull over to let others pass or to park.

   Élargissement de route

   • We pulled into a turnout to check the map.
   • The scenic turnout offered a beautiful view of the valley.
   • There are several turnouts along the highway for emergency stops.

   Synonymeslaybypull-offpullout

3. Railroad sidingC1formal

   A short section of railway track used to store trains or allow trains on the same line to pass each other.

   Voie de garage

   • The freight train was moved to a turnout to clear the main line.
   • The engineer signaled for the switch to the turnout.
   • Turnouts are essential for managing rail traffic efficiently.

   Synonymessiding

4. Production outputB2formalbusiness

   The total amount of something produced in a specific period.

   Production totale

   • The factory's daily turnout of parts has increased by 20%.
   • The bakery's turnout of bread loaves is around 500 per day.
   • The annual turnout of the vineyard reached a record high.

   Synonymesoutputoutturnproductionthroughputyield

5. Outfit or attireB1informal

   A set of clothing and accessories worn together.

   Tenue, équipement

   • She wore a stylish turnout to the party.
   • His turnout for the wedding included a top hat and tails.
   • The hiker's turnout was practical and weather-appropriate.

   Synonymesattirecostumedressensemblegarbgetupoutfitrig

6. Ballet leg rotationC1formalart

   The outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip joint, a fundamental position in ballet.

   En-dehors (rotation externe de la jambe en danse)

   • The instructor emphasized the importance of turnout in ballet.
   • She has excellent turnout, which allows for graceful movements.
   • Practicing turnout helps prevent injury in dancers.