Turndown

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A downturn.

    "In past recessions, drugstores were virtually immune from a turndown."

  2. 2
    the act of refusing an offer wordnet
  3. 3
    A rejection.
  4. 4
    The service of turning down the bedcovers and often leaving chocolates, etc., on the pillow.

    "Also, the amenities vary between the paradors: almost all that we visited had hairdryers, many had small refrigerators in the room, and some even had bathrobes and turndown service."

  5. 5
    A downward pointing extension to a vehicle muffler.
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  1. 6
    The operational range of a device.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being turned down, or decreased in intensity. not-comparable

    "a turndown lamp"

  2. 2
    Made to wear with the upper part turned down. not-comparable

    "a turndown collar"

Synonyms

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nonacceptanceabnegationcontradictiondeclensiondeclinationdeclinature

Example

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"In past recessions, drugstores were virtually immune from a turndown."

Etymology

Deverbal from turn down.

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