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turn on

UK
/tɜːn ɒn/
US
/tɜrn ɑn/

Translations

turn onverb
turned on
Past Simple
turned on
Past Participle
turning on
Gerund
UK
/tɜːn ɒn/
US
/tɜrn ɑn/
se retourner contreSens figuré : devenir agressif ou hostile envers quelqu’un.
He turned on his friend during the argument, surprising everyone.
Il s’est retourné contre son ami pendant la dispute, ce qui a surpris tout le monde.
exciterSens familier, souvent avec une connotation sexuelle.
The romantic music really turned him on.
La musique romantique l’a vraiment excité.
allumerS’emploie pour une lumière, un appareil ou un dispositif.
She turned on the lights as soon as she entered the room.
Elle a allumé les lumières dès qu’elle est entrée dans la pièce.
Additional translations
mettre en marchePlus courant pour une machine ou un appareil.
Synonyms
activate
enable
start
engage
power up
switch on

Definitions

turn onverb
To activate or cause to operate by switching on.
She turned on the lights as soon as she entered the room.
To suddenly attack or become hostile towards someone.
He turned on his friend during the argument, surprising everyone.
To arouse or excite someone, often sexually.
The romantic music really turned him on.
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