Hanapin
to turn down
[phrase form: turn]
01
tanggihan, isuko
to decline an invitation, request, or offer
Example
The city council turned down the rezoning proposal, respecting community concerns.
The landlord turned down the rent increase, mindful of tenant affordability.
02
ibaba, bawasan
to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.
Transitive
Example
Before bed, my mother always turns down the volume of our TV.
In the movie theatre, the staff will turn down the lights when the film starts.
Yesterday, I turned down the air conditioner as it was getting chilly.
03
tanggihan, bawasan
to reject someone and prevent them from entering a place or becoming a member of a group or organization
Example
The candidate reluctantly had to turn down the offer of admission to the prestigious university.
04
bumababa, magbawas
(of a business or economy) to become less busy or profitable
Example
The manufacturing sector turned down due to supply chain disruptions.
Business activity turned down in the face of economic uncertainties.
Job opportunities turned down as the labor market tightened.
05
ibalik pababa, i-adjust pababa
to adjust the position of something by flipping or rotating it downward
Example
In the game of poker, players often turn down their hole cards to keep them hidden from opponents.
Halimbawa
The city council turned down the rezoning proposal, respecting community concerns.
The landlord turned down the rent increase, mindful of tenant affordability.
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