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Meaning of turn on in English

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  1. Verb

    turn on

    Definitions

    1. cause to operate by flipping a switch

    Examples

    • « switch on the light »
    • « turn on the stereo »

    Antonyms

    • switch off
    • cut
    • turn off
    • turn out
  2. 2. be contingent on

    Examples

    • « The outcomes rides on the results of the electin »
    • « Your grade will depends on your homework »
  3. 3. produce suddenly or automatically

    Examples

    • « Turn on the charm »
    • « turn on the waterworks »
  4. 4. become hostile towards

    Examples

    • « The dog suddenly turned on the mailman »
  5. 5. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

    Examples

    • « The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks »

    Antonyms

    • calm
    • calm down
    • quiet
    • tranquilize
    • tranquillize
    • tranquillise
    • quieten
    • lull
    • still
  6. 6. stimulate sexually

    Examples

    • « This movie usually arouses the male audience »
  7. 7. get high, stoned, or drugged

    Examples

    • « He trips every weekend »

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