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.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The attention to detail at this hotel is off the charts—expect to have a copy of the newspaper and coffee (with your creamer of choice) at your door first thing in the morning, and a CBD/melatonin edible and tea at turndown service.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Visiting pets are offered a bed, nature videos to watch in the guest room, a welcome treat, and a turndown bone/treat at night.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
In 2022, Cruz turned down offers in Mexico to make one last run at the big leagues, finally signing a minor-league deal with the Reds.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Guests can expect amenities such as 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping (including a turndown service), free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The attention to detail at this hotel is off the charts—expect to have a copy of the newspaper and coffee (with your creamer of choice) at your door first thing in the morning, and a CBD/melatonin edible and tea at turndown service.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Every morning, a staff member delivers fresh coffee or hot tea to your door, and there's nightly turndown service as well.
—Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Visiting pets are offered a bed, nature videos to watch in the guest room, a welcome treat, and a turndown bone/treat at night.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Under Zaidi, the Giants were turned down by such high-profile players as Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani despite making competitive offers.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
In 2022, Cruz turned down offers in Mexico to make one last run at the big leagues, finally signing a minor-league deal with the Reds.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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