Pronunciation: /tɜːrn.daʊn/
noun a rejection or refusal, especially of a request or offer
A1 I received a turndown for my loan application.
A2 The turndown of the job offer was disappointing.
B1 She handled the turndown of the project proposal professionally.
B2 The turndown of the merger deal was unexpected.
C1 The turndown of the contract was due to legal complications.
C2 Despite the turndown, they remained optimistic about future opportunities.
verb to refuse or reject (a request or offer)
A1 I turndown the volume on the TV because it was too loud.
A2 She turndown the invitation to the party because she was feeling sick.
B1 The company turndown his job application due to lack of experience.
B2 He turndown the offer to work overseas in order to stay close to his family.
C1 The politician turndown the request for an interview with the controversial news outlet.
C2 Despite the lucrative offer, she turndown the opportunity to join the prestigious law firm.
formal The hotel receptionist informed us that there was a turndown service available upon request.
informal I asked the waiter for a turndown service for my room and he said they could accommodate.
slang I can't believe she turndowned the offer to go to the concert with us.
figurative His constant turndown of new ideas is hindering the company's progress.
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