switch on

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Verb switch on has 1 sense

switch on, turn on - cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"
--₁ is one way to throw, flip, switch
Antonyms: switch off, cut, turn off, turn out
Sample sentence:
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Switch On

Description:

Switch On is a phrasal verb meaning to activate or turn on an electrical device or a light.

Sample Sentences:

1. When you enter the room, please switch on the lights.

2. Don't forget to switch on the air conditioner before you go to bed.

3. My computer takes a while to switch on, so I always turn it on early.

Other Senses and Usages:

Switch On can also have different senses and usages:

Informal: To become enthusiastic or get excited about something.
Slang: To influence, charm, or captivate someone.
Phrasal noun: A situation in which a person instantly becomes irritated, angry, or upset.

Sample Sentences for Other Senses:

1. She really switched on when she started talking about her favorite film.

2. The new singer instantly switched on the crowd with his amazing performance.

3. His comment about her weight was like a switch on for her, and she couldn't control her anger.

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