TURNDOWN

turn down

Verb

  1. To refuse, decline, or deny.
    He turned down all our offers of help.
  2. To reduce the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.
    Turn down the television so I can hear myself think.
    When it starts to boil, turn down the heat to a simmer.''
  3. To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.
    Turn down the blankets to let them air out.


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