turnover
UK: ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə | US: ˈtɜːrnˌoʊvər
n. the amount of money taken by a business in a particular period
n. the rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced
n. a small pie made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling
The word "turnover" originated in the late 16th century, combining "turn" (from Old English tyrnan, meaning "to rotate") and "over" (from Old English ofer, meaning "above" or "across"). Initially, it described the act of turning something over, such as flipping a pastry. By the 18th century, it evolved to signify the cyclical replacement of goods or employees, reflecting the concept of "turning over" inventory or labor. The financial sense emerged later, metaphorically representing the "rotation" of revenue in a business.
The company reported an annual turnover of $5 million.
High employee turnover can disrupt workplace productivity.
She baked apple turnovers for the breakfast meeting.
The store’s rapid turnover of stock ensures fresh products.
The coach addressed the team’s high turnover rate this season.