Phrasal Verbs

turn down (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb turn down (1)

Meaning

to decrease or lower the volume, heat, power, etc. of an appliance by turning a knob or pressing a button

For example

  • turn down sth We'd better turn down the volume or the neighbours might complain.

  • turn sth down It's cool enough now, so let's turn the air conditioner down.

Nouns often used as objects with turn down (1): television, TV, volume, air conditioner, heater

Quick Quiz

You should turn down the television if

a. it's too light

b. it's too loud

c. it's too soft
a) it's too light b) it's too loud c) it's too soft

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Contributor: Matt Errey