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Idiom: Turn On

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How to pronounce "turn on":

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To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.

Example: "Turn on the tap"

To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

Example: "Please turn the lights on so I can see what I'm reading."

Example: "Please turn on automatic updates."

To start operating; to power up, to become on.

Example: "My computer won't turn on."

To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement).

Example: "Attractive packaging can turn buyers on to a product."

Example: "Attractive showroom models can turn buyers on."

Example: "Hearing that song turned me on to jazz fusion."

To sexually arouse.

Example Sentences

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Don't forget to turn on the coffee machine in the morning.

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