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How to pronounce “turn on

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(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]

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Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
  • (transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
  • (intransitive, of a device) To start operating; to power up, to become on. [from 19th c.]
  • (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). [from 20th c.]
  • (transitive) To sexually arouse. [from 20th c.]
  • (intransitive, slang) To take drugs.
  • (transitive, slang) To cause to take up drugs, especially hallucinogens.
  • (transitive) To aim at.
  • (transitive) To rebel against; to suddenly attack. [from 19th c.]
  • (ditransitive) To cause (someone) to rebel against or suddenly attack (someone else).
  • (intransitive) To depend upon; to pivot around, to have as a central subject. [from 17th c.]

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