Source : WordNet®
turn on
v 1: cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the
light"; "turn on the stereo" [syn: {switch on}] [ant: {switch
off}]
2: be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the
electin"; "Your grade will depends on your homework" [syn:
{depend on}, {devolve on}, {depend upon}, {ride}, {hinge
on}, {hinge upon}]
3: produce suddenly or automatically; "Turn on the charm";
"turn on the waterworks"
4: become hostile towards; "The dog suddenly turned on the
mailman"
5: cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker
charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" [syn:
{agitate}, {rouse}, {charge}, {commove}, {excite}, {charge
up}] [ant: {calm}]
6: stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male
audience" [syn: {arouse}, {sex}, {excite}, {wind up}]
7: get high, stoned, or drugged; "He trips every weekend" [syn:
{trip}, {trip out}, {get off}]