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turn⋅down

[turn-doun]
–adjective
1. that is or may be turned down; folded or doubled down: a turndown collar.
–noun
2. an act or instance of being refused or rejected: He got turndowns from all the better colleges.

Origin:
1830–40; from v. phrase turn down
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turn·down   (tŭrn'doun')   
n.  
  1. A rejection.

  2. One who has been turned down or rejected.

  3. Something that is folded down, as on a garment.

  4. A downturn.

adj.  Being or capable of being turned or folded down: a turndown collar.
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