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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
The top reasons freelancers turn down jobs, according to the Wripple study, include a lack of clarity in terms of roles along with inadequate pay.
—The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2024
Last year Idaho turned down $15 million in federal funds for a similar children’s meal program, one of only a handful of states not to participate.
—Ian Max Stevenson and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
Then Dunn turned down the call volume slightly and the other voice disappeared altogether, covered up by country music.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Image Image Although Medicaid, which paid for Lennie’s hospitalizations, surgeries and medications, would have covered a home nursing aide, Ashlee turned down every candidate.
—Gina Kolata Kim Raff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
After season 28 Bachelor runner-up Daisy Kent turned down host Jesse Palmer’s offer to lead the next season of the show on After the Final Rose, the honor went to dark horse candidate Jenn Tran, who will be the franchise’s first Asian Bachelorette.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Mike swiftly turned down Natalie’s offer, leaving her devastated and confused.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
This came just a few hours after the Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote turned down the Biden administration’s plea to keep the law on hold.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 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
Clifford, 62, was hired in June 2022 — his second stint with the Hornets — to replace James Borrego after the team was turned down by Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
The top reasons freelancers turn down jobs, according to the Wripple study, include a lack of clarity in terms of roles along with inadequate pay.
—The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2024
Last year Idaho turned down $15 million in federal funds for a similar children’s meal program, one of only a handful of states not to participate.
—Ian Max Stevenson and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2024
Then Dunn turned down the call volume slightly and the other voice disappeared altogether, covered up by country music.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Image Image Although Medicaid, which paid for Lennie’s hospitalizations, surgeries and medications, would have covered a home nursing aide, Ashlee turned down every candidate.
—Gina Kolata Kim Raff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
After season 28 Bachelor runner-up Daisy Kent turned down host Jesse Palmer’s offer to lead the next season of the show on After the Final Rose, the honor went to dark horse candidate Jenn Tran, who will be the franchise’s first Asian Bachelorette.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Mike swiftly turned down Natalie’s offer, leaving her devastated and confused.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
This came just a few hours after the Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote turned down the Biden administration’s plea to keep the law on hold.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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