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to turn on
[phrase form: turn]
01
ligar, ativar
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
Exemplos
The mechanic had to turn on the engine to diagnose the problem.
O mecânico teve que ligar o motor para diagnosticar o problema.
02
virar-se contra, tornar-se hostil para com
to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something
Transitive: to turn on sb
Exemplos
The relationship turned on them after a series of misunderstandings.
A relação se virou contra eles depois de uma série de mal-entendidos.
03
depender de, basear-se em
to rely on external conditions or factors
Transitive: to turn on an external condition
Exemplos
The success of the campaign turns solely on public support.
O sucesso da campanha depende unicamente do apoio público.
04
excitar, estimular
to make someone feel excited or stimulated
Transitive: to turn on sb
Exemplos
The thrilling movie turned on the viewers, leaving them on the edge of their seats.
O filme emocionante animou os espectadores, deixando-os à beira de seus assentos.
05
excitar, acender
to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement
Culturally sensitive
InformalExemplos
That outfit she wore last night? Totally turned him on.
Aquela roupa que ela usou ontem à noite? Totalmente o excitou.
Turn on
01
atração, excitação
a characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone
SlangExemplos
She mentioned that kindness is her biggest turn on.
Ela mencionou que a bondade é o seu maior fator de atração.
