turn on

Meaning

1. (transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.
2. (transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
3. (intransitive) To start operating; to power up, to become on.
4. (transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement).
5. (transitive) To sexually arouse.
6. (intransitive, slang) To take drugs.
7. (slang, transitive) To cause to take up drugs, especially hallucinogens.
8. (transitive) To aim at.
9. (transitive) To rebel against; to suddenly attack.
10. (ditransitive) To cause (someone) to rebel against or suddenly attack (someone else).
11. (intransitive) To depend upon; to pivot around, to have as a central subject.

Synonyms

switch on

excite

put on

start

activate

open

light

ignite

kindle

arouse

depend on

agitate

trip out

operate

stimulate

wind up

hinge upon

commove

charge

sex

👉👌

spark

devolve on

depend upon

hinge on

swotch on

ride

unlock

🔓

work

turn

turn off

trip

superimpose

switch

actuate

stir

spend

encourage

rouse

open up

start up

drive

launch

light up

get off

engage

charge up

give

inflame

mount

decipher

Translations

allumer

accendere

ligar

🔗

einschalten

inschakelen

aandoen

encender

acender

schakelen

donner

ouvrir

anmachen

aansteken

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