turnout

/ˈtɜrnˌaʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

the number of people who attend an event or a meeting

“The turnout for the concert was surprisingly large.”

2. noun

the act of turning out, especially to vote or to attend an event

“The turnout for the election was higher than expected.”

3. noun

a turnout of a valve or pipe, especially when liquid or gas is flowing through it

“The engine’s coolant system requires regular checks of the turnout.”

4. noun

a person or thing that turns out, especially a machine or tool

“The factory’s new turnout of cars is expected to meet the rising demand.”

5. verb

to turn out or emerge from a place or situation

“The passengers turned out of the plane and into the bright sunlight.”

6. verb

to produce or make something, especially in large quantities

“The factory will turn out thousands of units of the new product.”

7. verb

to become or make something visible, especially to the public

“The new policy will turn out to be beneficial in the long run.”

Synonyms

  • attendance
  • crowd
  • gathering

Antonyms

  • absence
  • defeat