Turn down
/tɜrn daʊn /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To reject or refuse an offer or request.
- She turned down the job offer because it didn't meet her salary expectations.
- He asked her out on a date, but she turned him down.
- The board turned down the proposal after much discussion.
2. To reduce the volume, intensity, or amount of something.
- Please turn down the music; it's too loud for the neighbors.
- She turned down the heat before leaving the house.
- During summer, we often turn down the air conditioning to save energy.
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