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Turndown

/ˈtɝnˌdaʊn/ · noun

Meaning

A downturn..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A downturn.
  2. A rejection.
  3. (hotels) The service of turning down the bedcovers and often leaving chocolates, etc., on the pillow.
  4. A downward pointing extension to a vehicle muffler.
  5. (engineering) The operational range of a device.
  6. Capable of being turned down, or decreased in intensity.
  7. Made to wear with the upper part turned down.

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms for turndown

nonacceptance

Antonyms for turndown

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does turndown mean?

Turndown means A downturn..

What is a synonym for turndown?

Common synonyms include nonacceptance.

What is the opposite of turndown?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use turndown in a sentence?

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

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