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turn down

turn down

Meaning of turn down

English

to make a radio, heater etc. quieter or less warm

Deutsch

Lautstärke, Intensität oder Stärke verringern

turn down

Pronunciation

British English
/ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn/
American English
/ˌtɝn ˈdaʊn/

turn down with German translation

turn down usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Please turn down the TV.

Dreh bitte den Fernseher herunter.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Can you turn down the heat?

Kannst du die Heizung herunterdrehen?

turn down synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between turn down, reduce, dim, and dial down

🇬🇧English

general, more formal word for making less

A2very often

ENWe need to reduce our electricity usage this winter.

🇬🇧English

only about light or brightness

A2often

ENDim the bedside lamp before you go to sleep.

Advanced: broader words

D
🇬🇧English
dial down

figurative: to tone down emotions or intensity

B1rare word

ENYou should dial down your criticism in front of the team.

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turn down belongs to the topic "Customer Communication →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does turn down mean?

to make a radio, heater etc. quieter or less warm

How do you pronounce turn down?

turn down is pronounced [ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn].

How is turn down used in a sentence?

Dreh bitte den Fernseher herunter. Translation: Please turn down the TV.

Is turn down part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, turn down can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is turn down part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?

Yes, turn down can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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