turnout /ˈtɜː(ɹ)naʊt/noun 10forms 1 noun10 •The number or proportion of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.Depending on the location of a restaurant, weekdays may equally experience low turnout. — 2012 •(US) A place to pull off a road.When towing a trailer, use the turnouts to let faster traffic pass. •A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.Crossing stations on single lines are laid out so that one line has a straight run through, and is signalled in each direction, avoiding the need to slow down to take the turnout into the loop. — 1954 •Rotation of the leg at the hips which causes the feet and knees to turn outward, away from the front of the body. •The act of putting out to pasture.Duties include feeding and turnout of horses. •The act of coming forth. •That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.A man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turnout. •Net quantity of produce yielded. •(old-fashioned) A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike. •(old-fashioned) A striker. formsturnouts