reject
He turned down the invitation to the party because he was too tired.
turn down — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
turn downsame phrase
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reduce volume or heat
Could you turn down the music? It's too loud.
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1. reject
B1neutralboth
to refuse an offer, invitation, or request.
He turned down the invitation to the party because he was too tired.
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to make something, like the sound or heat, lower or less strong.
Could you turn down the music? It's too loud.
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