turn down
verb
Simple meaning
To refuse, decline.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
turndownSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɝnˈdaʊn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
idiomatic
To refuse, decline, or deny.
Refuse to accept
idiomatic
To reduce the power, etc. of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.
idiomatic
To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction; to double or fold down.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To refuse, decline, or deny.
Used this way, turn down is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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