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to have on
[phrase form: have]
01
to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory
Transitive: to have on clothing or accessory
Examples
She had her new dress on for the party.
02
to play a trick on someone by attempting to make them believe something that is not true, often as a joke or prank
Transitive: to have on sb
Examples
She had me on for a moment with that unbelievable fisherman's story.
03
to have scheduled or arranged to do something
Transitive: to have on an event or activity
Examples
We have a meeting on at 3 PM, so we ca n't go to lunch now.
04
to keep a device or machine operational
Transitive: to have on a device or machine
Examples
Do n't forget to have the security cameras on during the night.
05
to know something negative or incriminating about someone
Ditransitive: to have on negative or incriminating information sb
Examples
He has something on his coworker that could jeopardize their reputation.
