Turn-out

Turn´-out`

(tûrn´out`)

n.	1.	The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; - opposed to lockout.
	2.	A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.
	3.	That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.
	4.	The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose; the number in attendance at a gathering; as, a light turnout for the election.
	5.	Net quantity of produce yielded.
	6.	A space alongside a highway where vehicles may stop, esp. for emergency purposes, or to admire the view.