Pesquisar
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
Example
The mechanic had to turn on the engine to diagnose the problem.
Can you help me turn on the TV?
The chef asked the kitchen staff to turn on the oven to prepare the meal.
02
virar-se contra, tornar-se hostil para
to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something
Transitive: to turn on sb
03
depender de, basear-se em
to rely on external conditions or factors
Transitive: to turn on an external condition
04
excitar, acender
to make someone feel sexually aroused
Transitive: to turn on sb
Example
He knows how to turn on his partner with small, intimate gestures.
05
empolgar, estimular
to make someone feel excited or stimulated
Transitive: to turn on sb
Exemplo
The mechanic had to turn on the engine to diagnose the problem.
Can you help me turn on the TV?
The chef asked the kitchen staff to turn on the oven to prepare the meal.
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