esl #english #idioms #verb

turn down {v.}

  1. To reduce the loudness, brightness, or force of.

The theater lights were turned down.

Turn down that radio, will you?

The hose was throwing too much water so I turned down the water a little bit.

  1. To refuse to accept; reject.

His request for a raise was turned down.

If she offers to help, I'll turn her down.

Many boys courted Lynn, but she turned them all down. Categories: {v.}