He adjusted the volume knob to reduce the loudness.

Meaning: He changed the position of the control to make the sound less loud.

Choice of Words: Adjusted means to change or modify something. Volume knob is a control used to change the loudness of a sound. Reduce means to make something smaller or less.

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