turndown (Noun) — The act of refusing an offer. ex. "the turndown was polite but very firm"
turndown (Verb) — Not accept. ex. "He turned down my offer of hospitality"
turndown (Verb) — Deny entrance or membership. ex. "Black people were often turned down by country clubs"
turndown (Verb) — Refuse with contempt. ex. "She turned down his advances"
turndown (Verb) — Take a downward direction. ex. "The economy finally turned down after a long boom"
turndown (Verb) — Make quieter. ex. "turn down the volume of a radio"