What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turned down rubbish date (7)" mean?

The definition is "Turned". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REFUSE (synonym of "rubbish") + D (abbreviation of "date"); definition: "Turned down" The answer is REFUSED.

Turned down rubbish date (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28965 | 16 Down | 2023-01-12 flower

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