turn on Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause to operate by flipping a switch
    switch on.
    • switch on the light
    • turn on the stereo
  2. verb be contingent on
    hinge upon; depend on; devolve on; ride; hinge on; depend upon.
    • The outcomes rides on the results of the election
    • Your grade will depends on your homework
  3. verb produce suddenly or automatically
    • Turn on the charm
    • turn on the waterworks
  4. verb become hostile towards
    • The dog suddenly turned on the mailman
  5. verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
    commove; excite; charge up; agitate; charge; rouse.
    • The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
  6. verb stimulate sexually
    arouse; excite; wind up; sex.
    • This movie usually arouses the male audience
  7. verb get high, stoned, or drugged
    trip out; trip; get off.
    • He trips every weekend

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