turn something down

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. ˌturn sthˈdown derived
to reduce the noise, heat, etc. produced by a piece of equipment by moving its controls
• Please turn the volume down.
•+ adj. He turned the lights down low.
Main entry: ↑turn_derived
 
▪ II. ˌturn sb/sthˈdown derived
to reject or refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc. or the person who makes it
• Why did she turn down your invitation?
• He has been turned down for ten jobs so far.
•He asked her to marry him but she turned him down.
Main entry: ↑turn_derived