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turn down

verb

Meaning

  • To refuse, decline, or deny.

    "He turned down all our offers of help."

  • To reduce the power, etc. of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.

    "Turn down the television so I can hear myself think."

  • To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.

    "Turn down the blankets to let them air out."