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
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
And each evening, turndown service included a plate of chocolates and a small carafe of port.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Not one to turn down an adventure, he got stranded in the North Pole for several days two years later when the Russian biplane carrying him and four others landed and partially sank through the ice.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
In 2022, more than 11% of parents had to turn down a job, leave a job or change their job because of child care issues.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Tagovailoa and his camp would be foolish to turn down being paid $55 million this season instead of $23.2 million since its more than twice his salary.
▪ 2025 salary: Base salary of $2 million in 2025, and an option bonus of $35 million.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Earlier this year, Andretti and his technical partner, Cadillac, had their application for a spot on the grid in 2025 or 2026 turned down, despite it having been approved by racing’s governing body, FIA, according to ESPN.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The discussion about dating younger men came after Hudson turned back time to discuss the report that Cher once turned down Elvis Presley.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 May 2024
Zack Greinke, a star pitcher with 20 seasons in the majors, has been known to turn down players and throw up playful obstacles.
—Zach Buchanan, New York Times, 1 May 2024
In 2022, more than 1 in 10 young children had a parent who had to quit, turn down or drastically change a job in the previous year because of child care problems.
—Moriah Balingit, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
Noun
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
And each evening, turndown service included a plate of chocolates and a small carafe of port.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 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
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
Not one to turn down an adventure, he got stranded in the North Pole for several days two years later when the Russian biplane carrying him and four others landed and partially sank through the ice.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
In 2022, more than 11% of parents had to turn down a job, leave a job or change their job because of child care issues.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Tagovailoa and his camp would be foolish to turn down being paid $55 million this season instead of $23.2 million since its more than twice his salary.
▪ 2025 salary: Base salary of $2 million in 2025, and an option bonus of $35 million.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Earlier this year, Andretti and his technical partner, Cadillac, had their application for a spot on the grid in 2025 or 2026 turned down, despite it having been approved by racing’s governing body, FIA, according to ESPN.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The discussion about dating younger men came after Hudson turned back time to discuss the report that Cher once turned down Elvis Presley.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 May 2024
Zack Greinke, a star pitcher with 20 seasons in the majors, has been known to turn down players and throw up playful obstacles.
—Zach Buchanan, New York Times, 1 May 2024
In 2022, more than 1 in 10 young children had a parent who had to quit, turn down or drastically change a job in the previous year because of child care problems.
—Moriah Balingit, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
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