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Explanation of "Turn On"

Definition: "Turn on" is a phrasal verb in English that can mean different things depending on the context. Here are some common meanings:

Usage Instructions

• "Turn on" is often followed by a noun (the thing you are operating or the person you are exciting).
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
• Be aware of the context to understand which meaning is being used.

Advanced Usage

• Idiomatic Expressions:
  • "Turn on the charm": To behave in a charming or appealing way to impress someone.
  • "Turn on the waterworks": To start crying or to pretend to cry to get sympathy.

Word Variants

• Turning on: The present participle form, often used to describe an ongoing action.
  • Example: "She is turning on the radio."
• Turned on: The past tense, used to describe something that has already happened.
  • Example: "He turned on the heater last night."

Different Meanings

• Literal Meaning: To switch on a device (like lights, computers, etc.).
• Figurative Meaning: To evoke emotions or feelings, whether positive (like attraction) or negative (like aggression).

Synonyms

• For operating a device: Activate, switch on, power on.
• For exciting someone: Arouse, excite, stimulate.
• For becoming hostile: Attack, confront, turn against.

Example Sentences

1. To operate something: "Can you turn on the air conditioner? It’s very hot."
2. To stimulate sexually: "The scene in the movie was designed to turn on the audience."
3. To become hostile: "The dog unexpectedly turned on its owner."
4. To cause an emotional reaction: "The dramatic music turned on the audience, making them feel excited."
5. To depend on: "Our plans will turn on the weather this weekend."

Conclusion

"Turn on" is a versatile phrase that can be used in many different situations.

Academic

Verb

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

Synonyms

• trip
• trip out
• get off
• arouse
• sex
• excite
• wind up
• agitate
• rouse
• charge
• commove
• charge up
• depend on
• devolve on
• depend upon
• ride
• hinge on
• hinge upon
• switch on