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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Employees Feud Over War in Gaza: Google executives, after watching employees snipe about the war in Gaza, are making big changes to turn down the temperature on their company’s beloved message board.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Thompson reportedly turned down a two-year, $48 million extension last winter.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
When this idea was turned down, Porsche left the company, eventually launching a consulting firm specializing in automotive design and engineering.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
An appeals judge turned down an emergency request to delay the trial while the change-of-venue request goes to a group of appellate judges, who are set to consider it in the coming weeks.
—Jennifer Peltz, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Paramount reportedly turned down an all-cash bid from private equity giant Apollo in favor of the Skydance talks, sparking concern from some third-party shareholders.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Fleming’s top choice to play Bond was Richard Burton, who turned down the role, reports Variety.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
But being the guest star in his wife’s beauty tutorials is a role Dempsey will never turn down.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 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
But the opportunity to play someone so delightfully menacing — and appear for the first time with Neeson — was just too much to turn down.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Employees Feud Over War in Gaza: Google executives, after watching employees snipe about the war in Gaza, are making big changes to turn down the temperature on their company’s beloved message board.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Thompson reportedly turned down a two-year, $48 million extension last winter.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
When this idea was turned down, Porsche left the company, eventually launching a consulting firm specializing in automotive design and engineering.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
An appeals judge turned down an emergency request to delay the trial while the change-of-venue request goes to a group of appellate judges, who are set to consider it in the coming weeks.
—Jennifer Peltz, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Paramount reportedly turned down an all-cash bid from private equity giant Apollo in favor of the Skydance talks, sparking concern from some third-party shareholders.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Fleming’s top choice to play Bond was Richard Burton, who turned down the role, reports Variety.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
But being the guest star in his wife’s beauty tutorials is a role Dempsey will never turn down.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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