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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.
He had his tie on, which indicated he was ready for the formal meeting.
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.
Do n't believe everything he says; he's just having you on.
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.
She has a doctor's appointment on for next Tuesday.
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.
It's essential to have the alarm system on when you leave the house.
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.
She had evidence on him that tied him to the embezzlement scheme.
