turn-out

Speech parts

1. turn-out - Noun

2. turn-out - Verb

3. turn-out - Phrase

Meaning

The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; -- opposed to lockout.

A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.

That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.

The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose.

Net quantity of produce yielded.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

turn out

Synonyms

result bear rise prove involvement participation manufacture arise engagement attendance rotate exclude eject uprise come out

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Antonyms

turn in problem loss fall absence responsibility

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Hypernyms

hap end make create produce turn

Hyponyms

result fruit kill seed crop bounce

Derivatives

turn-outs

Examples

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The apple tree bore delicious apples this year Source: Internet

The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers Source: Internet

The unruly student was excluded from the game Source: Internet

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