turn on meaning and definition

TURN ON verb

Definition of turn on (verb)

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