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Definition turn down in American English

turn down phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to not accept an offer or request

Example

How could you turn down such a fantastic job?

Example

I don't believe it: he turned me down flat!

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2

to reduce the amount of sound, heat, or light produced by a piece of equipment by pressing a button or moving a switch

Example

The lights were turned down low.

Example

Could you turn the music down a little?

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3

to fold the edge of something

Example

The top sheet had been neatly turned down.

Example

I hate people who turn down the corners of pages in a book.

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Definition turn down in American English