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turn down
verb
Definition of TURN DOWN
transitive verb1
: to fold or double down
2
: to turn (a card) face downward
3
: to reduce the height or intensity of by turning a control <turn down the radio>
4
: to decline to accept : reject <turned down the offer>
intransitive verb
: to be capable of being folded or doubled down <the collar turns down>
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First Known Use of TURN DOWN
1601
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