turn down

US /tɜːrn daʊn/

UK /tɜːrn daʊn/

1.

to refuse an offer or request

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She had to turn down the job offer because it was too far away.

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He turned down my invitation to the party.

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reject decline

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accept approve

2.

to reduce the volume, heat, or strength of something

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Please turn down the music, it's too loud.

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Can you turn down the heat a bit?

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lower reduce

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turn up increase

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turn upside down turn turning turn to turn in turn into turn on