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turn on

verb

Meaning

  1. To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.
  2. To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
  3. (of a device) To start operating; to power up, to become on.
  4. To fill with enthusiasm; to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement).
  5. To sexually arouse.
  6. To cause to take up drugs, especially hallucinogens.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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