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

They have struck an agreement with a local café to turn off the music and turn down the lights for their group when they meet once a month.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

From Salon

That's why Democrats lamely asking people to turn down the temperature won't work, though it can, unfortunately, give cover to fascist leaders by falsely seeding hope they could be coaxed to see reason.

From Salon

“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

Related Words

• dismiss
• rebuff
• refuse
• spurn