Pronunciation: /tɜːrnd ɒn/
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, the action of activating or starting something
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
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
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.
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.
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