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turn down

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To refuse, decline, or deny.
    idiomatic
  2. To reduce the power, etc. of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.
    idiomatic
  3. To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction; to double or fold down.
    idiomatic

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Examples

“He turned down all our offers of help⟳.”
“A local doctor had bought one canvas and but for that lucky chance he would have⟳ been out of pocket. Now he was muttering grumpily at Edmund, "Have⟳ to get⟳ something better this trip⟳, Edmund. Got to pull⟳ up somehow or buyers will be turnin' us down. Sales been gettin' worse and worse these last⟳ years."”
“Govia Thameslink Railway declined to comment⟳ on the study⟳ and turned down our request⟳ for an interview to address the issues raised.”
“Turn⟳ down the television so I can hear⟳ myself think⟳.”
“When it starts to boil, turn⟳ down the heat to a simmer.”
“Turn⟳ down the blankets to let⟳ them air out.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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