TURNON

turn on

Verb

  1. To depend upon; to pivot around, to have as a central subject.
    The argument turned on the question of whether or not jobs would be lost.
  2. To set a flow of (water, gas, electricity etc.) running
    Turn on the tap
  3. to power up (a device), to start, to cause to start operating.
    Please turn the lights on so I can see what I'm reading.
  4. To start operating; to power up, to become on.
    My computer won't turn on.
  5. To violently rebel against; to suddenly attack.
    Suddenly all his friends turned on him.
  6. To fill with enthusiasm; to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement).
    Attractive packaging can turn buyers on to a product.
    ''Attractive showroom models can turn buyers on.
  7. To sexually arouse.
  8. to cause to take up drugs, especially hallucinogens.


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