Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

turnover

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrnˌoʊvər]

Word

Learn how to use turnover in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) the total amount of money a business makes from selling goods or services during a certain period. It's like counting how much money you earn from everything you sell during the year.

Example

Last year, the company's turnover increased by 20% because many customers liked their new products.

Example

The restaurant had a low turnover this month, which made it hard to pay the bills.

Example

What was the turnover for the company last year?

Context: “employment”

(noun) the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new ones. It’s like if you have a group of friends, and some leave while new ones arrive.

Example

The team has a low turnover, meaning most employees enjoy working there for a long time.

Example

High turnover in the company shows that many people are unhappy with their jobs.

Example

What is the turnover rate for this company?

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients, often folded over and baked. It's like a special snack, similar to a pie, with yummy fillings inside.

Example

My favorite snack is a fruit turnover, especially when it's hot and fresh from the oven.

Example

I don't like the meat turnovers because they have a flavor I don't enjoy.

Example

Have you ever tried a chocolate turnover?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to lose possession of the ball or puck to the other team. It’s like when you’re playing a game and accidentally give the ball to the other team instead of keeping it.

Example

He made an impressive play and did not turn over the ball during the match.

Example

The team lost the game because they turned over the ball too often.

Example

How many times did our team turn over the ball in the game?

How to pronounce turnover

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrnˌoʊvər]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s