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turn on Definition and Meaning in English (turn on definition)

verb
Synonyms:activatestartswitch on
Quick Answer • Definition

Turn on definition: To activate or start a device, machine, or light.

Definitions of Turn on

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To activate or start a device, machine, or light.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To cause someone to feel interest or excitement.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please turn on the light.”

casual

“He turned on the radio.”

formal

“The news turned on his interest.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

turn offdeactivateshut down

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseturned on
present participleturning on

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Turn on definition: To activate or start a device, machine, or light.
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'Turn on' translates to 'turn on' in English. Turn on definition: To activate or start a device, machine, or light.
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