Phrasal verb №147

turn down

/tɜːn daʊn/

Meaning

To refuse an offer or request; also to reduce the volume or intensity

Example

She turned down the job offer because of the low pay.

She turned down the job offer because of the low pay.

Examples with the phrasal verb turn down

The kind teacher turned down the invitation to have tea with the class.

The kind teacher turned down the invitation to have tea with the class.

He turned down the radio a little because the baby was sleeping.

He turned down the radio a little because the baby was sleeping.

He turned down her proposal gently because he did not want to marry now.

He turned down her proposal gently because he did not want to marry now.