turnover
Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrnˌoʊvər]
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.
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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.
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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?