turn down (2)
This page is about the phrasal verb turn down (2)
Meaning
If you turn down an offer or a request, you decide not to accept it.
Synonym
refuse, reject
For example
- turn down sth/sb The bank turned down Kenny's application for a loan because he'd just lost his job.
- turn sth/sb down The club turned his transfer request down, so Patrice had to stay with the club.
Nouns often used as objects with turn down (2): offer, request, appeal, proposal, invitation, application
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