English to English
turn on
verb (v)
- cause to operate by flipping a switch(verb.contact)Example:
Turn on the stereo.
source: wordnet30 - be contingent on(verb.stative)source: wordnet30
- produce suddenly or automatically(verb.perception)Example:
Turn on the charm.
Turn on the waterworks.
source: wordnet30 - become hostile towards(verb.change)source: wordnet30
- cause to be agitated, excited, or roused(verb.emotion)Synonym:
agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse
Antonym:
calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillizesource: wordnet30