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
turn down the sheets
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
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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