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to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something
to rely on external conditions or factors
to make someone feel excited or stimulated
to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement
a characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone
What does "turn on" mean in attraction or relationships?
The phrase "turn on" originally comes from the idea of activating something, like switching on a light or a device. This sense of starting or increasing activity was extended to emotions and physical responses. In relationships, a "turn on" refers to something that creates or increases attraction. Today, it describes a trait, behavior, or situation that makes someone feel more romantically or sexually interested in another person.
