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 turnover turnover /ˈtɝːˌnoʊvɝ/

noun

  1. () The ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers  ( employee turnover , turnover rate , turnover )
    the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers
  2. The act of upsetting something  ( overturn , turnover , upset )
    the act of upsetting something
     He was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
    he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
  3. The volume measured in dollars  ( turnover , dollar volume )
    the volume measured in dollars
     The store's dollar volume continues to rise
    the store's dollar volume continues to rise
  4. A dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling  ( turnover )
    a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling
     Apple turnovers are my favorite pastry, especially when they're fresh out of the oven.
    Apple turnovers are my favorite pastry, especially when they're fresh out of the oven.