Turned On

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Pronunciation: /tɜːrnd ɒn/

Definitions of turned on

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, the action of activating or starting something

Example Sentences

A1 I turned on the light when I entered the room.

A2 She turned on the TV to watch her favorite show.

B1 The technician turned on the computer to check for any issues.

B2 After a long day at work, I turned on some music to relax.

C1 The scientist turned on the machine to begin the experiment.

C2 The chef turned on the oven to start baking the cake.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, describing a state of being excited or aroused

Example Sentences

A1 I am turned on by the idea of going to the beach.

A2 The music at the party really turned on the guests.

B1 She was turned on by his intelligence and wit.

B2 The new technology turned on the company's productivity.

C1 His speech turned on the audience and captivated them from start to finish.

C2 The novel's complex plot and character development turned on even the most critical literary critics.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case, indicating the state of being activated or excited

Example Sentences

A1 The light turned on when I flipped the switch.

A2 I turned on the TV to watch my favorite show.

B1 She turned on the computer to check her emails.

B2 The heating system automatically turned on when the temperature dropped.

C1 The detective turned on the suspect during questioning.

C2 The hacker turned on the security system to gain access to the network.

Examples of turned on in a Sentence

formal The new security system can be turned on with a simple click of a button.

informal I turned on the TV to watch my favorite show.

slang He turned on the charm to impress his date.

figurative The music turned on a flood of emotions within me.

Grammatical Forms of turned on

past tense

turned on

plural

turned ons

comparative

more turned on

superlative

most turned on

present tense

turn on

future tense

will turn on

perfect tense

have turned on

continuous tense

is turning on

singular

turned on

positive degree

turned on

infinitive

to turn on

gerund

turning on

participle

turned on

Origin and Evolution of turned on

First Known Use: 1953 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'turned on' originated as a slang expression in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is sexually aroused, the term 'turned on' has evolved to also mean excited or enthusiastic about something in a more general sense.