turnover
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the rate at which a shop sells and replaces its stock, or the rate at which employees leave and are replaced.
n.the frequency or ratio at which a particular resource, such as inventory or personnel, is replaced within a given period.
Simple“The company has a high staff turnover because the working hours are very long.”
In context“High employee turnover can be a significant drain on corporate resources due to the cumulative costs of recruitment and training for new hires.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a small pie made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling, like apple or cherry.
n.a small, often semicircular pastry formed by folding a piece of dough over a sweet or savoury filling and sealing the edges.
Simple“I bought a warm apple turnover from the bakery for my breakfast.”
In context“The chef prepared a tray of golden-brown cherry turnovers, dusting each one with a fine layer of powdered sugar before serving.”
Synonymspastyhand pie - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a situation in a game where one team loses the ball to the other team.
n.an instance in which a team loses possession of the ball or puck to the opposition before a shot is attempted.
Simple“The team lost the game because they made too many turnovers in the second half.”
In context“The coach attributed the defeat to a series of unforced turnovers that allowed the opposing team to dominate the transition game.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a student worker who is moved from one master to another to finish their training.
n.an apprentice who is legally transferred from one master to another to complete the remainder of their term of service.
Simple“The young blacksmith was a turnover, finishing his final year of training with a new master.”
In context“Historical records from the guild indicate that the boy was a turnover, having been reassigned after his original master fell into bankruptcy.”
Synonymstransferee - 05 C1 Advanced
adj.made in a way that allows it to be turned over or flipped.
adj.constructed or designed to be capable of being overturned or inverted.
Simple“The mechanic used a turnover tool to reach the bottom of the engine.”
In context“The assembly line featured a turnover mechanism designed to invert the chassis for underbody inspections.”
SynonymsAntonyms
“The Khan family ownership continues to back the club, its overall investment estimated at about £900m, with staff costs at 117% of turnover.”
“They lack career opportunities, and their jobs have high turnover built in.”
Deverbal from turn over.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.