turn down

(noun) the act of refusing an offer. Synonyms: nonacceptance, turndown. Example: "The turndown was polite but very firm."

(verb) refuse to accept. Synonyms: refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline. Example: "He refused my offer of hospitality."

(verb) refuse entrance or membership. Synonyms: reject, turn down, turn away, refuse. Examples: "They turned away hundreds of fans." "Black people were often rejected by country clubs."

(verb) reject with contempt. Synonyms: reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down. Example: "She spurned his advances."

(verb) take a downward direction. Synonyms: turn down. Example: "The economy finally turned down after a long boom."

(verb) make lower or quieter. Synonyms: turn down, lower, lour. Example: "Turn down the volume of a radio."