turn on

Verb
  1. Cause to operate by flipping a switch (synset 201513031)
    "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"
    is a type of: flip, switch, throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
    same as: switch on
  2. Be contingent on (synset 202717862)
    "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
    subtypes: build on, build upon, repose on, rest on - be based on; of theories and claims, for example
    same as: depend on, depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, ride
  3. Produce suddenly or automatically (synset 202145887)
    "Turn on the charm"; "turn on the waterworks"
    is a type of: bring forth, produce - bring out for display
  4. Become hostile towards (synset 200549559)
    "The dog suddenly turned on the mailman"
    is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  5. Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused (synset 201766380)
    "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
    is a type of: disturb, trouble, upset - move deeply
    subtypes:
    same as: agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse
  6. Stimulate sexually (synset 201766135)
    "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
    is a type of: excite, shake, shake up, stimulate, stir - stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
    subtypes: tempt - try to seduce
    same as: arouse, excite, sex, wind up
  7. Get high, stoned, or drugged (synset 201203572)
    "He trips every weekend"
    same as: get off, trip, trip out

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