noun a rejection or refusal, especially of a request or offer
verb to refuse or reject (a request or offer)
In real estate, turndown can refer to a decrease in property values or a decline in the housing market.
In finance, a turndown refers to a decline or rejection of a loan application or investment proposal.
In the context of event planning, a turndown can refer to the process of declining an invitation or RSVP.
In manufacturing, turndown can refer to the reduction of output or the shutting down of a production line.
In customer service, turndown can refer to the act of politely declining a customer's request or offer.
In a professional setting, 'turndown' can be used to refer to the rejection of a manuscript or proposal by a publisher or editor.
Psychologists may use 'turndown' to describe the act of refusing a patient's request for a particular treatment or intervention.
A hotel manager may use 'turndown' to describe the process of preparing a guest room for the night, including turning down the bed covers and providing any requested amenities.
A financial analyst may use 'turndown' to refer to a decrease in the creditworthiness of a borrower, leading to a rejection of a loan application.