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turn down (2)
Meaning: If you turn down an offer or a request, you decide not to accept it.
Synonym: refuse, rejectFor 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.
turn down (2): offer, request, appeal, proposal, invitation, application
Quick Quiz:
The judge turned down Billy's appeal for early release from jail, so he went
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