turn·down
ˈtərn-ˌdau̇n 
turn·down
ˈtərn-ˈdau̇n
: capable of being turned down
especially
: worn turned down
a turndown collar
turned down; turning down; turns down
1
: to reduce the height or intensity of by turning a control
turn down the radio
2
: to fold or double down
3
: to decline to accept : reject
turned down the offer
4
: to turn (a card) face downward
: to be capable of being folded or doubled down
the collar turns down
Synonyms
Examples of turndown in a Sentence
Noun
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
Verb
I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
In the corner of the bedroom was a small wood-burning fireplace that staff would set up for me at night, along with the turndown service.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The root cause of these turndowns appears to be the manual approach to handling claims.
—Shashank Agarwal, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Every night, a delicious dessert amenity appeared with the turndown service.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Suites come with turndown service, continental breakfasts delivered to the room each morning, and mountain views.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
For the nightly turndown service, guests are presented with food and beverage items that increase melatonin, easing them into sleep naturally.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Nov. 2023
Other experiences to look forward to: surprise bush meals, romantic bath turndowns, and sipping whiskey by a crackling bonfire.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
Guests of the latter’s 14 guest rooms and two studios — all with full kitchens and private balconies — can dial the bar for complimentary Midnight Mezcal turndown service.
—Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2023
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
For 52 years, Jorge has never turned down a photo opportunity.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
The year before, three-fourths of the elderly candidates were turned down at their hearings.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Everybody having to sit with themselves, be alone, the volume of the world turned down and everything internal turned up.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2024
The students' request to reinstate an on-site cash payment system for all after school events was turned down by Horlick and RUSD leadership, although district officials said staff will find ways to accommodate students who can only pay in cash.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Since turning down the trip, and pitching this column, my period has come.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 5 May 2024
As a result, the council was forced to make drastic cost cuts, resulting in the sacking of 600 staff, closure of community centers, reduction of household waste collections, and even turning down the brightness of its streetlights.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024
Last summer, the forward turned down an opportunity to play at Santa Barbara and instead returned to Kansas to redshirt as a junior.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Noun
Here, guests can expect the finest in service throughout the day, but especially during its famed turndown service.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
In the corner of the bedroom was a small wood-burning fireplace that staff would set up for me at night, along with the turndown service.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
The root cause of these turndowns appears to be the manual approach to handling claims.
—Shashank Agarwal, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Every night, a delicious dessert amenity appeared with the turndown service.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Suites come with turndown service, continental breakfasts delivered to the room each morning, and mountain views.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
For the nightly turndown service, guests are presented with food and beverage items that increase melatonin, easing them into sleep naturally.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Nov. 2023
Other experiences to look forward to: surprise bush meals, romantic bath turndowns, and sipping whiskey by a crackling bonfire.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
Guests of the latter’s 14 guest rooms and two studios — all with full kitchens and private balconies — can dial the bar for complimentary Midnight Mezcal turndown service.
—Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Room service can be easily ordered via your in-room tablet, and there is nightly turndown service.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
Verb
Kuna’s, however, was turned down with 55.3% of voters against it.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
For 52 years, Jorge has never turned down a photo opportunity.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
The year before, three-fourths of the elderly candidates were turned down at their hearings.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Everybody having to sit with themselves, be alone, the volume of the world turned down and everything internal turned up.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2024
The students' request to reinstate an on-site cash payment system for all after school events was turned down by Horlick and RUSD leadership, although district officials said staff will find ways to accommodate students who can only pay in cash.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Since turning down the trip, and pitching this column, my period has come.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 5 May 2024
As a result, the council was forced to make drastic cost cuts, resulting in the sacking of 600 staff, closure of community centers, reduction of household waste collections, and even turning down the brightness of its streetlights.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024
Last summer, the forward turned down an opportunity to play at Santa Barbara and instead returned to Kansas to redshirt as a junior.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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