turn down
turn down
reduce level
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turn down with Russian translation
turn down usage examples
Пожалуйста, попробуй уменьшить температуру на термостате перед сном.
Please turn down the thermostat before bed.
Он начал уменьшать отопление, чтобы сэкономить деньги.
He turned down the heating to save money.
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turn down belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
turn down synonyms
What's the difference between turn down / dim / reduce / decrease / cut back / scale down
common phrasal verb for reducing (volume, heat, intensity); also has a separate sense 'refuse an offer'
Can you turn down the music? It's too loud.
Можешь убавить музыку? Слишком громко.
Dim the bedside lamp before you go to sleep.
Пригаси прикроватную лампу перед сном.
general verb for making something smaller in amount, size, or degree; slightly more formal than 'turn down'
We need to reduce our electricity usage this winter.
Нам нужно сократить потребление электроэнергии этой зимой.
similar to 'reduce', often used for measurable declines (numbers, rates)
The number of visitors decreased in winter.
Число посетителей уменьшилось зимой.
implies reducing quantity or spending, often as a deliberate measure
We had to cut back on heating to lower our bills.
Нам пришлось сократить отопление, чтобы уменьшить счета.
used for reducing the size or scope of operations, projects, or production
After budget cuts they had to scale down the programme.
После сокращения бюджета им пришлось уменьшить масштаб программы.
more formal; often refers to reduction of abstract things (importance, reputation, confidence)
His authority diminished after the scandal.
Его авторитет уменьшился после скандала.
informal phrasal verb meaning to reduce intensity, tone, or volume
You should dial down your criticism in front of the team.
Тебе стоит смягчить критику на глазах команды.
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How to pronounce turn down and what this word means
turn down translation: уменьшать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce turn down
/ˈtɜːn daʊn/
turn down translation
уменьшать
turn down examples
Please turn down the thermostat before bed.
turn down transcription
/ˈtɜːn daʊn/, /tə ˈtɝn daʊn/
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Questions about this word
turn down meaning: what does it mean?
reduce level
turn down pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
turn down is pronounced as /ˈtɜːn daʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
turn down definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please turn down the thermostat before bed. Translation: Пожалуйста, попробуй уменьшить температуру на термостате перед сном.
Is turn down part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, turn down (уменьшать) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is turn down part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, turn down (уменьшать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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