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
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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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
By adapting this architecture specifically for hydrogen, the company claims to have achieved the highest current density and turndown ratios in the alkaline category.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Be especially wary of unrequested special delivery, maintenance calls, turndown service, or room service.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The federal government can use its discretion to turn down requests for federal disaster aid, and has in the past.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Within the private room, hotels are required to offer evening turndown service, full blackout shades, a safe, a bathrobe, slippers, and other amenities.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
By adapting this architecture specifically for hydrogen, the company claims to have achieved the highest current density and turndown ratios in the alkaline category.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaiters, backpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Be especially wary of unrequested special delivery, maintenance calls, turndown service, or room service.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Verb
Both of the new drugs block the doorways on cells where certain neurokinins dock, which turns down their ability to stimulate the brain to cause hot flashes.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The federal government can use its discretion to turn down requests for federal disaster aid, and has in the past.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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