turn·over
ˈtərn-ˌō-vər 
1
a(1)
: the amount received in sales for a stated period
(2)
: the ratio of sales for a stated period to average inventory
(3)
: a cycle of purchase, sale, and replacement of a stock of goods
b
: the number of persons hired within a period to replace those leaving or dropped from a workforce
also
: the ratio of this number to the number in the average force maintained
c
: movement (as of goods or people) into, through, and out of a place
2
: the amount of business done
especially
: the volume of shares traded on a stock exchange
3
: the act or an instance of a team's losing possession of a ball through error or a minor violation of the rules (as in basketball or football)
4
: a filled pastry made by folding half of the crust over the other half
7
: a reorganization with a view to a shift in personnel : shake-up
8
: something that is turned over
9
: the continuous process of loss and replacement of a constituent (such as a cell or tissue) of a living system
turned over; turning over; turns over
1
2
3
a
: to do business to the amount of
turning over $1000 a week
b
: to receive and dispose of (a stock of merchandise)
4
: to search (clothes, papers, etc.) by lifting or moving one by one
5
: to read or examine (something, such as a book) slowly or idly
2
a
: rotate
b
of an engine
: to have crankshaft rotation especially by external means (as by a starter)
the engine turned over but didn't start
3
a
of one's stomach
: to heave with nausea
b
of one's heart
: to seem to leap or lurch convulsively with sudden fright
Synonyms
Examples of turnover in a Sentence
Noun
The company had an increase in turnover this quarter.
The company has a high turnover rate.
We want to find ways to speed up inventory turnover.
Verb
reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak
turned the evidence over to the police
Recent Examples on the Web
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
And yet, if there were a complete and total turnover, fans’ loyalty might not still be the same.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
The Suns got within two when a turnover by Sabonis led to a layup by Beal with 1:02 to go.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024
Butler took only five first shots before intermission and closed with just 12 points (5 for 8 shooting) with four rebounds, three assists and five turnovers in 36 minutes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
In an interview Tuesday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairman Ben Wikler pointed out that the state Supreme Court has frequent turnover.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Even for full-time students, the two-year window creates frequent turnover.
—Leah Fabel, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2024
The turnover rate has fallen significantly in the last few years.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
Improving staff turnover The change at Pollo Campero will also improve the staff’s work life, the company said.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Construction on the project started April 1, and Unibail expects to turn over the retail and restaurant spaces to tenants in the middle of 2025.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
The suits are later rejected. 2020 | Trump forced to release tax records
July 9
Supreme Court rules 7-2 that Trump must comply with the subpoena and turn over his tax records.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
According to court filings, records documenting what was taken during cleanups and the legal authorization for the seizure were altered or created up to two years after the cleanup occurred and in some instances just days before they were turned over to the plaintiffs.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
To clear a case, an individual must be arrested, charged and turned over for prosecution, according to the FBI’s crime reporting standards.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
The trial was set to begin on March 25 but was delayed due to new materials turned over to the prosecution and Trump’s defense by the Department of Justice.
—Brooke Singman, Fox News, 15 Apr. 2024
In the review of merger filings, in addition to a notification form, the law requires a company to turn over documents including studies, analyses and reports prepared for the company’s board or executives about a deal.
—Leah Nylen, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
Jordan and Comer have threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt if the department doesn’t turn over the audio recordings, but Uriarte said the GOP lawmakers’ anger is unfair, given how much material from the Hur investigation has already been given to them.
—Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
But the Kings kept executing offensively, generating open shots around the arc and forcing Warriors turnovers.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
And yet, if there were a complete and total turnover, fans’ loyalty might not still be the same.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
The Suns got within two when a turnover by Sabonis led to a layup by Beal with 1:02 to go.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024
Butler took only five first shots before intermission and closed with just 12 points (5 for 8 shooting) with four rebounds, three assists and five turnovers in 36 minutes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
In an interview Tuesday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairman Ben Wikler pointed out that the state Supreme Court has frequent turnover.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Even for full-time students, the two-year window creates frequent turnover.
—Leah Fabel, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2024
The turnover rate has fallen significantly in the last few years.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
Improving staff turnover The change at Pollo Campero will also improve the staff’s work life, the company said.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
Right now, there is no help for animal control officers who are constantly under staffed and experienced again a very high turn over.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Construction on the project started April 1, and Unibail expects to turn over the retail and restaurant spaces to tenants in the middle of 2025.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
The suits are later rejected. 2020 | Trump forced to release tax records
July 9
Supreme Court rules 7-2 that Trump must comply with the subpoena and turn over his tax records.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
According to court filings, records documenting what was taken during cleanups and the legal authorization for the seizure were altered or created up to two years after the cleanup occurred and in some instances just days before they were turned over to the plaintiffs.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
To clear a case, an individual must be arrested, charged and turned over for prosecution, according to the FBI’s crime reporting standards.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
The trial was set to begin on March 25 but was delayed due to new materials turned over to the prosecution and Trump’s defense by the Department of Justice.
—Brooke Singman, Fox News, 15 Apr. 2024
In the review of merger filings, in addition to a notification form, the law requires a company to turn over documents including studies, analyses and reports prepared for the company’s board or executives about a deal.
—Leah Nylen, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
Jordan and Comer have threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt if the department doesn’t turn over the audio recordings, but Uriarte said the GOP lawmakers’ anger is unfair, given how much material from the Hur investigation has already been given to them.
—Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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turnover
noun
turn·over
ˈtər-ˌnō-vər
: the continuous process of loss and replacement of a constituent (as a neurotransmitter, cell, or tissue) of a living system
protein turnover in various pathological states—J. C. Waterlow
J. C. Waterlowhyperthyroidism accelerates bone turnover and shortens the normal bone remodeling cycle—Richard Sadovsky
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