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Meaning of turn on in English
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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.
be contingent on
Examples
« The outcomes rides on the results of the electin »
« Your grade will depends on your homework »
3.
produce suddenly or automatically
Examples
« Turn on the charm »
« turn on the waterworks »
4.
become hostile towards
Examples
« The dog suddenly turned on the mailman »
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.
stimulate sexually
Examples
« This movie usually arouses the male audience »
7.
get high, stoned, or drugged
Examples
« He trips every weekend »