turnout

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая количество людей, посетивших мероприятие или проголосовавших на выборах; расширенная часть дороги для обгона или парковки; короткий железнодорожный путь для хранения подвижного состава или пропуска поездов; количество товаров, произведённых за определённое время; комплект одежды с аксессуарами; или, в балете, выворотность ноги танцора от бедра.

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.

   Явка

   • 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.

   Синонимыattendanceaudiencecrowdgatehousethrong

2. Widened road sectionB2formalamerican

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

   Расширение дороги

   • 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.

   Синонимыlaybypull-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.

   Стрелочный перевод

   • 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.

   Синонимыsiding

4. Production outputB2formalbusiness

   The total amount of something produced in a specific period.

   Объём производства

   • 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.

   Синонимыoutputoutturnproductionthroughputyield

5. Outfit or attireB1informal

   A set of clothing and accessories worn together.

   Наряд

   • 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.

   Синонимыattirecostumedressensemblegarbgetupoutfitrig

6. Ballet leg rotationC1formalart

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

   Выворотность

   • 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.