To refuse, decline, or deny.
He turned down all our offers of help.
To reduce the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.
Turn down the television so I can hear myself think.
To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.
Turn down the blankets to let them air out.
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