Turn down
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To lower the volume or intensity of something
Example sentence
Turn down the music, it's too loud.
Real video usage
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: turn down + volume/intensity (noun)
turn down the music
turn down the volume
turn down the heat
turn down the brightness
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
Could you turn down the heat? ✅ (Correct)
Could you turn the heat down? ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To refuse an offer, request, or invitation
Example sentence
She turned down the job offer.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: turn down + offer/request (noun)
turn down an offer
turn down a promotion
turn down an invitation
turn down a request
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He turned down the promotion without hesitation. ✅ (Correct)
He turned the promotion down without hesitation. ✅ (Correct)