turn on

verb

1. tr, adverb to cause (something) to operate by turning a knob, etc

   to turn on the light

2. intr, preposition to depend or hinge on

   the success of the party turns on you

3. preposition to change or cause to change one's attitude so as to become hostile or to retaliate

   the dog turned on the children

4. informal.
   tr, adverb to produce (charm, tears, etc) suddenly or automatically
5. informal.
   tr, preposition,foll byto to interest (someone) in something

   how to turn kids on to drama

6. slang.
   tr, adverb to arouse emotionally or sexually
7. slang.
   intr, adverb to take or become intoxicated by drugs
8. slang.
   tr, adverb to introduce (someone) to drugs

noun

1. slang.
   a person or thing that causes emotional or sexual arousal

Example Sentences

The combination of visuals and the audio and the haptics of the seats — all of those things were brought to bear to try and basically turn on its head the whole idea of suspension of disbelief, so that you’re having to remind yourself that it’s not real, as opposed to pretending that it is.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Slate

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From Slate

For reasons of “history” and professional responsibility, I decided to turn on the TV to confirm my worries in real time.

From Salon

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From Slate

Related Words

• activate
• log on
• put on
• switch on