What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turn down official employment (6)" mean?

The definition is "Turn". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REF (synonym of "official") + USE (synonym of "employment"); definition: "Turn down" The answer is REFUSE.

Turn down official employment (6)

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