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turndown

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun turndown has 1 sense
  1. nonacceptance, turndown - the act of refusing an offer; "the turndown was polite but very firm"
    --1 is a kind of rejection
    Derived forms: verb turn down1, verb turn down2, verb turn down3

Definitions from the Web

Turndown

Definition:

Turndown refers to the act of refusing or rejecting something, typically an offer or invitation. It can also refer to the action of folding down or turning down the covers of a bed.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A refusal or rejection of an offer, invitation, or request.

Example sentence: He gave a firm turndown to the job offer.

Sense 2 - Verb:

To refuse or reject an offer, invitation, or request.

Example sentence: She decided to turndown the party invitation due to prior commitments.

Sense 3 - Verb:

To fold down or turn down the covers of a bed.

Example sentence: The hotel staff turndown the beds every evening.

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