Meaning of turn on in English

1. Pronunciation

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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 »