Pronunciation: /tɜːrn ɒn/
noun a change in direction or position
A1 I like to play with the turn on switch.
A2 The turn on button is located on the side of the device.
B1 Make sure to press the turn on key to start the machine.
B2 The turn on function is essential for the device to work properly.
C1 The turn on mechanism is designed for easy access and operation.
C2 The turn on feature includes a safety lock to prevent accidental activation.
verb to activate or start something
A1 I turn on the light when it gets dark.
A2 Can you help me turn on the TV?
B1 She always turns on her laptop first thing in the morning.
B2 I need to turn on the air conditioning before it gets too hot.
C1 The technician will turn on the power supply once the repairs are complete.
C2 In order to start the machine, you must first turn on the main switch.
preposition used to indicate the source or cause of something
A1 Please turn on the light in the room.
A2 Don't forget to turn on the oven before baking the cake.
B1 I always turn on my computer first thing in the morning.
B2 She asked me to turn on the heater because it was getting cold.
C1 The technician needs to turn on the power supply before starting the maintenance work.
C2 In order to use the machine, you need to turn on the main switch first.
formal Please remember to turn on the lights before entering the room.
informal Don't forget to turn on the TV when you get home.
slang I always turn on some tunes when I'm cooking dinner.
figurative She has the ability to turn on the charm whenever she needs to.
turned on
turns on
more turned on
most turned on
turn on
will turn on
have turned on
is turning on
turns on
turned on
to turn on
turning on
turned on