turn down

verb

1. to reduce (the volume or brightness) of (something)

   turn the radio down

2. to reject or refuse
3. to fold down (a collar, sheets on a bed, etc)

adjective

1. prenominal capable of being or designed to be folded or doubled down

Example Sentences

You cannot turn down the temperature when one side keeps setting the furniture on fire.

From Salon

In January 1982, he turned down an offer to coach the New England Patriots.

From Los Angeles Times

“They could not conceive of a second Trump term, but they should’ve! When does America ever turn down seconds? I mean, come on.”

From Salon

The most basic version involves pushing yourself to make a silly request or ask a question that's almost certain to get turned down.

From BBC

An effort to allow stronger rent control laws in California was trailing in early returns Tuesday, the third time such a measure may be turned down in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dismiss
• rebuff
• refuse
• spurn