What does turned out mean
Turnout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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turn·out ˈtərn-ˌau̇t
1
: the number of people who participate in or attend an event
a heavy voter turnout
2
a
: a place where something (such as a road) turns out or branches off
b
: a space adjacent to a highway in which vehicles may park or pull into to enable others to pass
c
: a railroad siding
3
: an act of turning out
4
chiefly British
a
: strike sense 3a
b
: striker sense 1d
5
: a clearing out and cleaning
6
a
: a coach or carriage together with the horses, harness, and attendants
b
: equipment, rig
c
: manner of dress : getup
7
: net quantity of produce yielded
turn out
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intransitive verb
1
a
: to come or go out from home in or as if in answer to a summons
voters turned out in droves
b
: to get out of bed
2
a
: to prove to be in the result or end
the play turned out to be a flop
it turned out that we were both wrong
b
: to become in maturity
nobody thought he'd turn out like this
c
: end
stories that turn out happily
transitive verb
1
: to put out by or as if by turning a switch
turn out the lights
2
: to produce often rapidly or regularly by or as if by machine
a writer turning out stories
3
a
: to turn inside out
turning out his pockets
b
: to empty the contents of especially for cleaning or rearranging
also : clean
4
a
: expel, evict
b
: to put (an animal, such as a horse) to pasture
5
: to equip, dress, or finish in a careful or elaborate way
6
:
to call (a guard, a company, etc. ) out from rest or shelter and into formation
Synonyms
Verb
- arise
- get up
- rise
- roll out
- uprise
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Example Sentences
Noun The opening game of the season brought only a small turnout. a 50 percent voter turnout Verb we turn out early on workdays it's our practice to turn out the room after guests stay over
Recent Examples on the Web
Having a persuasive message can overcome low turnout, Ross said.
Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2022 But LaTosha Brown, who co-founded the voting rights group Black Voters Matter, says low enthusiasm doesn’t necessarily equate to low turnout. Time, 7 Nov. 2022 He’s concerned about the nation’s generally low voter turnout. Stan Bindell, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2022 The conventional wisdom in Los Angeles politics has long held that a higher-turnout election with a more financially, racially and age-diverse electorate favors more progressive candidates. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2022 Low turnout this year could as easily sweep them out.
Allysia Finley, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022 Indeed, Netanyahu’s bloc is virtually tied with Lapid’s in the projections, in part because survey researchers have warned about a possible low turnout among Arab-Israeli voters. Bernard Avishai, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2022 Grommon pointed out that midterm elections typically draw a low turnout. Johnny Magdaleno, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2022 Gabiel said the government is likely seeking to benefit from divisions among opposition parties and a low turnout at the polls. Heather Chen, CNN, 25 Oct. 2022
The girl gave it to her uncle, who sold what would turn out to be a massive 890-carat diamond to local dealers.
Dana Givens, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2022 In what perhaps was a harbinger of how the case would turn out, his most recent grandson was born a couple of weeks ago. Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 6 Oct. 2022 Depending on how things turn out, perhaps one day the reality of being a professional ballplayer might actually resemble the fantasy so many young ballplayers have clung to for generations. Mitchell Nathanson, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2022 Obtaining funding for research and development can be a problem, given how many promising compounds turn out to be duds. Eric Niiler, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 But she's caught in the moment trying desperately to understand what ultimately will turn out to be her last interaction with her husband.
Evan Romano, Men's Health, 10 Oct. 2022 While last year Seven Hills combined its Oktoberfest affair with the city’s 60th-anniversary celebration, where the mayor estimated roughly 1,000 people attended, hopes are high that more folks will turn out this weekend. John Benson, cleveland, 26 Sep. 2022 Though Lance remains the Niners’ long-term option, good luck trying to figure out how that will turn out. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 The more acidic the soil, the bluer your hydrangeas will turn out. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 See More
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1688, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Verb
1546, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4a
Time Traveler
The first known use of turnout was in 1546
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turnout 1 of 2
turn·out ˈtər-ˌnau̇t
: the number of people who attend or who do something (as vote)
a good turnout at the meeting
expected a light voter turnout
turn out
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ˌtər-ˈnau̇t,
ˈtər-
1
: to put or empty out of a container
2
: to make by or as if by machine
the factory turns out automobiles
turns out a new story every month
3
: turn off sense 2
who turned out the light?
4
: to come or go out from home
thousands turned out to see them
5
: to prove to be
it turned out to be only the cat
of course, I turned out to be right
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turn out | meaning of turn out in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishturn out phrasal verb1 HAPPENto happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that you did not expectturn out well/badly/fine etc It was a difficult time, but eventually things turned out all right.
it turns out (that) It turned out that I was wrong. As it turned out (=used to say what happened in the end), he passed the exam quite easily.turn out to be something That guy turned out to be Maria’s second cousin. 2 turn the light outSWITCH ON OR OFF to stop the flow of electricity to a light by pressing a switch, pulling a string etc Don’t forget to turn out the lights when you go!3 GO TO/ATTENDif a lot of people turn out for an event, they go to watch it or take part in it for About 70% of the population turned out for the election.turn out to do something Thousands turned out to watch yesterday’s match against Ireland. → turnout
4 turn somebody ↔ outLEAVE A PLACE to force someone to leave a place permanently, especially their home If you can’t pay the rent, they turn you out.
5 turn something ↔ outMAKE to produce or make something The factory turns out 300 units a day.6 well/beautifully/badly etc turned outWEAR CLOTHES dressed in good, beautiful etc clothes elegantly turned-out young ladies7 turn something ↔ out a) to empty something completely by taking out the contents The policeman made him turn out his pockets. b) British English to take out everything in a room, drawer etc and clean the room etc thoroughly Lea decided to turn out the attic. → turn→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusturn out• We wanted the baby to be born at home, but it didn't quite turn out as planned.• How did things turn out in the end?• As it turned out, James was delayed and didn't arrive until three.• The thieves had turned out the drawer, scattering the contents on the floor.• Don't forget to turn out the lights when you go to bed, okay Annie?• The headteacher told them to turn out their pockets.• I was a bit doubtful at first, but it turned out to be a really good idea.
• We were worried when only twenty people came to the party but it turned out very well.
turn out well/badly/fine etc• And as I watch Scottie try to turn this woman into Madeleine, I hope that everything will turn out fine.• I promise you it will all turn out fine.• If Willy Loman had only had it so good, his kids might have turned out better.• Perhaps it hadn't turned out well, and he'd been blamed.• Everything will turn out well because you are not doing it for selfish reasons.• Yes: the day was turning out well, despite the rain.• Reading turned out badly, much worse than I had feared.• He has turned out badly, my young uncle, a delinquent practically.turn the light out• I take the car up as far as it will go, then turn the lights out.• They turned the lights out and sat in fear.• He turned the light out as the clergyman left the room.• Would you mind turning the light out, Robert? turn for• And even more turned out for a follow-up evening session in early 1996.
• He turns out for Alderton in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Sunday league.• Read in studio Voice over Kevin Maxwell has caused a stir by turning out for his village cricket team.• I turned out for North Melbourne in 1948-49, but for some reason was not selected for Victoria.• The large black population of those four biggest states will not turn out for Pat Buchanan.• This could all turn out for the best if he played his cards right.• Well, that may turn out for the best.• And Hoddle's Heroes ... a town turns out for the big salute.• How many people turned out for the parade?well/beautifully/badly etc turned out• Mr. Russ's deputy was Mr. Windust, then probably in his late thirties - always smart and well turned out.• He looks trim and well turned out in a new dark suit.From Longman Business Dictionaryturn something → out phrasal verb [transitive] to produce or make a lot of a particular productThe factory turns out 300 units a day. → turn→ See Verb table
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If you are a hostage
If you are a hostage, know that you are not alone. Remember: experienced people are already rushing to your aid .
Do not try to escape, break out on your own - terrorists may react aggressively. Try to calm down and wait for release.
1. Prepare for a long wait. The specialists need time to free you. They do not lose a minute, but they must foresee everything.
2. Try to mentally distract yourself from what is happening: remember the content of books, feature films, cartoons, solve problems in your mind. If you believe in God, pray.
3. Try not to irritate the terrorists: don't shout, don't cry, don't get angry. Don't demand immediate release either - that's impossible.
4. Do not enter into disputes with terrorists, fulfill all their requirements. Remember: this is a necessary measure, you save yourself and others.
5. Remember that you may have to spend a long time without water and food - save your strength.
6. If the room is stuffy, try to move less to save oxygen.
7. If there is enough air, and it is forbidden to move around the building, do simple physical exercises - strain and relax the muscles of the arms, legs, and back. Don't make sudden movements.
8. Remember: if a hostage spends a lot of time with terrorists, it may seem to him that they are together, and the whole world is against them. This is a very dangerous mistake! Know: in any situation, a terrorist is a criminal, and a hostage is his victim! They cannot have common goals!
HOSTAGE RELEASE (STORM)
Negotiations with terrorists do not always end successfully. Sometimes your release requires an assault. Remember: for special forces soldiers, the main thing is the life of the hostages, and not their own life. They will do everything possible to free people without loss.
1.
After the start of the assault, try to stay away from the terrorists.
2. If possible, hide away from windows and doorways.
3. Light-noise grenades can be used during the assault: bright light hits the eyes, sound hits the ears, or a sharp smell of smoke is felt. In this case, fall to the floor, close your eyes (in no case not three of them), cover your head with your hands and wait for the special forces to take you out of the building.
After release
Don't rush to go home right away. First you need to contact the employees of special services and doctors. Doctors will help you get out of shock and, if necessary, on their advice, you will receive the necessary treatment. Remember: after you have been rescued, you need medical attention.
QUESTIONS ASKED BY CHILDREN
These questions were asked by children to employees of the Federal Security Service of Russia.
If I have a gas canister, what is the best way to use it against terrorists?
Children should not use gas canisters, stun guns, or other anti-terrorist devices. These are adults and very evil people whom the child is unable to resist.
Can an adult use these products?
No, unless he has special training.
What should you do if you (or another hostage) are bombed?
If there is a bomb on a person, if he is chained with handcuffs, it is necessary to let the security services know about this by voice or hand movement without panic. When planning special operations, we control the places where hostages are kept, so if a person regularly repeats: “I have a bomb on me, a bomb on me,” then those who need it will hear it.
What to do if someone threatens you with a gun?
Only one thing: follow the demands of the terrorist and wait for him to be neutralized. The main goal of a hostage in such a situation is to save his own life.
What should I do if a gas bomb gets into the room?
Drop to the floor. If there is any damp cloth, cover your face with it to make it easier to breathe.
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