dɪˈklaɪn dɪsˈdeɪn laʊə laʊɚ ˈləʊə pɑːs ˈʌp ˌpuːˈpuː ˈpuˈpu ɹɪˈfjuːz ɹɪˈdʒɛkt skɔːn skɔɹn spɚn spɜːn make lower or quieter turn down the volume of a radio take a downward direction The economy finally turned down after a long boom reject with contempt She spurned his advances not accept as true He refused to accept what she said refuse entrance or membership They turned away hundreds of fans Black people were often rejected by country clubs