What does "Turn on" mean?

make something start working

Synonym: switch on Opposite: turn off

"Turn on" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Mummy Pig turns on the water

— Peppa Pig S1E31

Turns on the sprinklers.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E8

Chandler: Dude, you have got to turn on Behind the Music.

— Friends S6E12

Or at least turned it on so you could hear the 50 messages I left you.

— Gossip Girl S2E10

Turn on the echo.

— Grey's Anatomy S3E16

Why does it keep turning on?

— How I Met Your Mother S2E15

Okay. So after you have turned on the monitor and selected your input, you can change the channel with this guy.

— Modern Family S3E16

...sat on this end of this couch, turned on BBC America, and watched Doctor Who.

— The Big Bang Theory S1E7

"Turn on" in TV shows & movies

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