Search Result for "turn_on":
Wordnet 3.0

VERB (7)

1. cause to operate by flipping a switch;
- Example: "switch on the light"
- Example: "turn on the stereo"
[syn: switch on, turn on]

2. be contingent on;
- Example: "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"
- Example: "Your grade will depends on your homework"
[syn: depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon]

3. produce suddenly or automatically;
- Example: "Turn on the charm"
- Example: "turn on the waterworks"

4. become hostile towards;
- Example: "The dog suddenly turned on the mailman"

5. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused;
- Example: "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
[syn: agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up]

6. stimulate sexually;
- Example: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
[syn: arouse, sex, excite, turn on, wind up]

7. get high, stoned, or drugged;
- Example: "He trips every weekend"
[syn: trip, trip out, turn on, get off]



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

turn on
    v 1: cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the
         light"; "turn on the stereo" [syn: switch on, turn on]
         [ant: cut, switch off, turn off, turn out]
    2: be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the
       election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework" [syn:
       depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on,
       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, turn on, charge, commove, excite,
       charge up] [ant: calm, calm down, lull, quiet,
       quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise,
       tranquillize]
    6: stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male
       audience" [syn: arouse, sex, excite, turn on, wind
       up]
    7: get high, stoned, or drugged; "He trips every weekend" [syn:
       trip, trip out, turn on, get off]