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to turn down
[phrase form: turn]
01
recusar, recusar
to decline an invitation, request, or offer
Exemplos
The city council turned down the rezoning proposal, respecting community concerns.
A câmara municipal recusou a proposta de rezoneamento, respeitando as preocupações da comunidade.
02
abaixar, diminuir
to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.
Transitive
Exemplos
Yesterday, I turned down the air conditioner as it was getting chilly.
Ontem, eu abaixei o ar condicionado porque estava ficando frio.
03
recusar, rejeitar
to reject someone and prevent them from entering a place or becoming a member of a group or organization
Exemplos
The candidate reluctantly had to turn down the offer of admission to the prestigious university.
O candidato relutantemente teve que recusar a oferta de admissão na prestigiosa universidade.
04
diminuir, declinar
(of a business or economy) to become less busy or profitable
Exemplos
Company profits turned down due to increased competition.
Os lucros da empresa diminuíram devido ao aumento da concorrência.
05
abaixar, inclinar para baixo
to adjust the position of something by flipping or rotating it downward
Exemplos
In the game of poker, players often turn down their hole cards to keep them hidden from opponents.
No jogo de pôquer, os jogadores frequentemente viram para baixo suas cartas fechadas para mantê-las escondidas dos oponentes.
