Meaning of turnaway | Babel Free

Definitions

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

attributive, often

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“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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