turn down (Meaning)

Wordnet

turn down (v)

refuse to accept

refuse entrance or membership

reject with contempt

take a downward direction

make lower or quieter

The CEO regrettably had to turn down the promising candidate due to a hiring freeze.
Sarah turned down the offer of a promotion, as it would have required relocating to a distant city.
The band's manager turned down several lucrative concert offers because they conflicted with their recording schedule.
Despite the tempting rewards, he turned down the opportunity for instant wealth in favor of pursuing a career that aligned with his values.
The charity turned down the donation because it had concerns about the source of the funds.
The host kindly turned down the guest's offer of help, explaining that they had everything under control.
The young couple turned down the invitation to their friend's wedding as they had already made other plans.
The judge turned down the defendant's request for a reduced sentence, citing the severity of the crime.
The restaurant turned down my reservation due to being fully booked for the evening.
The athlete had to turn down several endorsement deals because they conflicted with his brand image.

refuse to accept, refuse entrance or membership, reject with contempt, take a downward direction, make lower or quieter

rejection,refusal, denial, no, nonacceptance,declination,rebuff, repudiation, repression, negative

acceptance, clearance, grant, okay,approval, acceptance, allowance, approval, agreement, allowance

The CEO regrettably had to turn down the promising candidate due to a hiring freeze.

Sarah turned down the offer of a promotion, as it would have required relocating to a distant city.

The band's manager turned down several lucrative concert offers because they conflicted with their recording schedule.

Despite the tempting rewards, he turned down the opportunity for instant wealth in favor of pursuing a career that aligned with his values.