Turnaway

Quick meaning: Turnaway is a noun meaning (often attributive) The situation where a potential customer is turned away because their needs cannot be accommodated.

Meaning

(often attributive) The situation where a potential customer is turned away because their needs cannot be accommodated.

Example Sentences

The night show then pulled a turnaway and the extra night show drew near-capacity.

If only one person at a time is permitted to use an e-book (SUPO option), then users will experience "turnaways" when they try to access a title already in use. […] Presenting an option to email the library can provide a means to gather feedback from your users each time they experience a turnaway. Ask your vendor what options are available to ameliorate turnaways if that is a concern for your library.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include turndown, ill turn, turnoff, thumbs down, disinvitation, underaccommodation.

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