turndown

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turn·down

(tŭrn′doun′)

1. A rejection.

2. One who has been turned down or rejected.

3. Something that is folded down, as on a garment.

4. A downturn.

adj.

Being or capable of being turned or folded down: a turndown collar.

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turn•down

(ˈtɜrnˌdaʊn)

adj.

1. that is or may be turned down; folded or doubled down: a turndown collar.

2. an act or instance of being refused or rejected.

[1830–40]

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Noun

turndown - the act of refusing an offer; "the turndown was polite but very firm"

nonacceptance

rejection - the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection"

turndown

noun

A turning down of a request:

denial, disallowance, refusal, rejection.

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