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to turn on
[phrase form: turn]
01
encender, prender
to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
Transitive: to turn on a device or system
Ejemplos
Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper.
Antes de usar la impresora, asegúrate de encenderla y comprobar que haya papel.
Can you help me turn on the TV? I ca n't find the remote.
¿Puedes ayudarme a encender la televisión? No encuentro el control remoto.
02
volverse contra, ponerse en contra de
to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something
Transitive: to turn on sb
Ejemplos
She turned on her longtime friend when she discovered the betrayal.
Ella se volvió contra su amigo de toda la vida cuando descubrió la traición.
He turned on his business partner when the deal fell through.
Se volvió contra su socio comercial cuando el trato fracasó.
03
depender de, basarse en
to rely on external conditions or factors
Transitive: to turn on an external condition
Ejemplos
The decision to invest in the stock market turns entirely on market analysis.
La decisión de invertir en la bolsa depende completamente del análisis del mercado.
The effectiveness of the strategy turns solely on timely execution.
La efectividad de la estrategia depende únicamente de una ejecución oportuna.
04
excitar, estimular
to make someone feel excited or stimulated
Transitive: to turn on sb
Ejemplos
The music turned the crowd on, and the dance floor came to life.
La música prendió a la multitud, y la pista de baile cobró vida.
His passionate speech turned on the audience, inspiring a standing ovation.
Su apasionado discurso encendió al público, inspirando una ovación de pie.
05
excitar, prender
to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement
Culturally sensitive
InformalEjemplos
Her confidence really turns him on.
Su confianza realmente lo prende.
I ca n't believe how quickly he got turned on by that compliment.
No puedo creer lo rápido que se excitó con ese cumplido.
Turn on
01
atractivo, excitación
a characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone
SlangEjemplos
His sense of humor is a big turn on.
Su sentido del humor es un gran atractivo.
Confidence is such a turn on for many people.
La confianza es un atractivo tan grande para mucha gente.
