turn on Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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