To turn down
Example: She had to turn down the music because it was too loud.
Definition
"To turn down" in the context of music means to reduce the volume or intensity of sound, often by adjusting a control or device. For example, when someone 'turns down' the music, they make it quieter to better suit the environment or preference.
Etymology
The phrase "to turn down" originates from the physical action of rotating a dial or knob downward to decrease something, such as volume. Over time, it became a common idiom in audio and music contexts to mean lowering sound levels. Did you know? The expression extends beyond music, used generally to mean rejecting or lowering anything.
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"To turn down" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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