This question asks for the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "to turn down." Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions that combine a verb with an adverb or a preposition (or both), creating a meaning different from the original verb alone.
The correct answer is Reject. The phrasal verb "to turn down" commonly means to refuse an offer, a request, or a person. For example, if someone offers you a job and you decline it, you "turn down" the job offer. Similarly, if you ask someone out and they say no, they "turn you down." It implies a refusal or a negative response to something proposed.
- Give up means to stop trying or to surrender.
- Follow means to go after someone or something, or to obey.
- Sink means to go below the surface of water or to decrease in value or quality.
These alternatives do not convey the meaning of refusal or rejection inherent in "to turn down." Understanding phrasal verbs is essential for comprehending nuanced meanings in English.