turn down

/tˈɜːn dˈaʊn/

to turn down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: turn]

to not accept or to refuse a proposal, request, or offer

synonyms : decline

antonyms : accept

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.

synonyms : lour

reject with contempt

synonyms : disdain

take a downward direction

refuse entrance or membership

synonyms : refuse

antonyms : admit

*** Reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction

Examples

1. Before bed, my mother always turns down the volume of our TV.

2. Ah, could you please turn down the music?

3. In the movie theatre, the staff will turn down the lights when the film starts.

4. Yesterday, I turned down the air conditioner as it was getting chilly.