Synonyms for

Turnover

Verb / ˈtɜ:ˌnəʊvɜ: / Another word for turnover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Turnover refers to the act of replacing or changing something, such as a personnel change or the transfer of funds from one account to another. It can also refer to a pastry or pie that has been baked with a filling inside and folded over to create a turnover shape.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

transfer transition changeover shift

Informal

switch swap change

Literary

metamorphosis transmutation

Antonyms

stagnation stability continuity permanence unchanged static

Common collocations

  • high turnover
  • employee turnover
  • staff turnover
  • sales turnover
  • low turnover
  • rapid turnover
  • annual turnover

Word family

noun turnover
verb turn over

Usage note

The word 'turnover' can refer to the rate at which employees leave a company or the total sales of a business. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The store had a high turnover rate because many employees quit after a few months.
  2. He had to turnover all of his financial records to the accountant for tax purposes.
  3. She made a blueberry turnover for the potluck dinner.
  4. The coach decided to turnover the starting lineup in the second half.
  5. The company's turnover increased by 20% this quarter.

Quotes

  • “I'm not going to turnover my life to anyone.” - Lou Reed
  • “Life has meaning only if one barters it day by day for something other than itself.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
  • “In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product, and profits.” - Lee Iacocca

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