to turn on
Pronunciation
/tɝːn ɑːn/
British pronunciation
/tɜːn ɒn/

Définition et signification de « turn on » en anglais

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
to turn on definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper.
Avant d'utiliser l'imprimante, assurez-vous de l'allumer et de vérifier qu'il y a du papier.
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
to turn on definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She turned on her longtime friend when she discovered the betrayal.
Elle s'est retournée contre son ami de longue date lorsqu'elle a découvert la trahison.
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
example
Exemples
The decision to invest in the stock market turns entirely on market analysis.
La décision d'investir en bourse dépend entièrement de l'analyse du marché.
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
example
Exemples
The music turned the crowd on, and the dance floor came to life.
La musique a allumé la foule, et la piste de danse a pris vie.
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 sensitiveCulturally sensitive
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
Her confidence really turns him on.
Sa confiance en elle l'excite vraiment.
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
SlangSlang
example
Exemples
His sense of humor is a big turn on.
Son sens de l'humour est un grand tournant.
Confidence is such a turn on for many people.
La confiance est un tel tournant pour beaucoup de gens.
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