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turn on

tur·non

uncommon
verb (7) noun (1)

verb

1.

cause to operate by flipping a switch

  • “switch on the light”
  • “turn on the stereo”
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2.

be contingent on

  • “The outcomes rides on the results of the election”
  • “Your grade will depends on your homework”
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3.

produce suddenly or automatically

  • “Turn on the charm”
  • “turn on the waterworks”
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4.

become hostile towards

  • “The dog suddenly turned on the mailman”
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5.

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

  • “The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks”
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6.

stimulate sexually

  • “This movie usually arouses the male audience”
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7.

get high, stoned, or drugged

  • “He trips every weekend”
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noun

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Origin

Deverbal from turn on.

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