TURNDOWN

nonacceptance, turndown

(noun) the act of refusing an offer; “the turndown was polite but very firm”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

turndown (plural turndowns)

A downturn.

A rejection.

(hotels) The service of turning down the bedcovers and often leaving chocolates, etc, on the pillow.

A downward pointing extension to a vehicle muffler.

Adjective

turndown (not comparable)

Capable of being turned down, or decreased in intensity.

Made to wear with the upper part turned down.

Anagrams

• down-turn, downturn

Source: Wiktionary


Turn"down`, a.

1. Capable of being turned down; specif. (Elec.), designating, or pertaining to, an incandescent lamp with a small additional filament which can be made incandescent when only a small amount of light is required.

2. Made to wear with the upper part turned down; as, a turndown collar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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