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to turn on
[phrase form: turn]
01
allumer
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
Exemples
Can you help me turn on the TV? I ca n't find the remote.
Pouvez-vous m'aider à allumer la télé ? Je ne trouve pas la télécommande.
02
se retourner contre, devenir hostile envers
to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something
Transitive: to turn on sb
Exemples
He turned on his business partner when the deal fell through.
Il s'est retourné contre son associé lorsque l'affaire a échoué.
03
dépendre de, reposer sur
to rely on external conditions or factors
Transitive: to turn on an external condition
Exemples
The effectiveness of the strategy turns solely on timely execution.
L'efficacité de la stratégie dépend uniquement d'une exécution opportune.
04
exciter, stimuler
to make someone feel excited or stimulated
Transitive: to turn on sb
Exemples
His passionate speech turned on the audience, inspiring a standing ovation.
Son discours passionné a allumé le public, inspirant une ovation debout.
05
exciter, allumer
to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement
Culturally sensitive
InformalExemples
I ca n't believe how quickly he got turned on by that compliment.
Je ne peux pas croire à quelle vitesse il a été excité par ce compliment.
Turn on
01
attrait, excitation
a characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone
SlangExemples
Confidence is such a turn on for many people.
La confiance est un tel tournant pour beaucoup de gens.
