1turn on
to switch on
to switch on the light
2turn on
To power up; to start a device by switching it on.
Turn on the lights so I can see what I'm reading.
3turn on
To rebel; to go against something formerly supported.
Suddenly all his friends turned on him.
4turn on
To enter a road.
Turn on and accelerate quickly.
5turn on
To attract, give pleasure, or encourage.
Attractive packaging can turn buyers on to a product.
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