verb
- Cause to operate by flipping a switch.
- usage: "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"
- synonyms: switch on
- Be contingent on.
- usage: "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
- synonyms: depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, hinge on, hinge upon
- Produce suddenly or automatically.
- usage: "Turn on the charm"; "turn on the waterworks"
- Become hostile towards.
- usage: "The dog suddenly turned on the mailman"
- Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused.
- usage: "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
- Stimulate sexually.
- usage: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
- Get high, stoned, or drugged.
- usage: "He trips every weekend"
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