Meaning of the word turnover in English

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turnover

US /ˈtɝːnˌoʊ.vɚ/

UK /ˈtɜːnˌəʊ.vər/

the amount of money taken by a business in a particular period

Example:

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The company reported a significant turnover increase this quarter.

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Small businesses often struggle with low turnover.

Synonym:

revenue sales income receipts takings

the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new ones

Example:

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High employee turnover can be costly for businesses.

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The company implemented new policies to reduce staff turnover.

Synonym:

attrition staff turnover employee turnover churn

a small pie or pastry with a filling, folded over before baking

Example:

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She baked apple turnovers for dessert.

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The bakery sells delicious cherry turnovers.

Synonym:

pastry pie tart

Related Word:

employee turnover