noun
turndown
Turndown (noun) means a refusal or rejection of something, such as an offer or request.
noun
1
A refusal or rejection of something, such as an offer or request.
2
A hotel service in which staff fold back the bedcovers in the evening and sometimes leave a small gift 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."
— June Eveleigh Brown, Karen Brown (2006)
3
A pipe fitted to a vehicle's exhaust that points its end downward.
4
The range over which a device can be operated, from its lowest to highest setting.
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Etymology
A deverbal noun formed from turn down.
Synonyms
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nonacceptance
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of turndown?
"turndown" (noun) means a refusal or rejection of something, such as an offer or request.
What is another word for turndown?
Other words for "turndown" include nonacceptance.
What are the different meanings of turndown?
"turndown" has 3 main meanings: 1. A refusal or rejection of something, such as an offer or request; 2. A hotel service in which staff fold back the bedcovers in the evening and sometimes leave a small gift on the pillow; 3. A pipe fitted to a vehicle's exhaust that points its end downward.
