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turn-on|ˈtɜːnɒn|
[f. the verbal phr. turn on (turn v. 75).]
1. The action or an instance of turning something on; activation.
1962Simpson & Richards Physical Princ. Junction Transistors vii. 145 It thus produces a further delay in the turn-on of the transistor. 1967Technology Week 23 Jan. 12/2 Availability of the eight new satellites in orbit, assuming proper operation after turn-on..should provide the U.S. with an estimated 95% certainty of continuous service for shorter path lengths and about 89% for longer-haul traffic. 1969A. M. Campbell Episomes ii. 19 Gene Q is not required for DNA synthesis, but is necessary for normal turn-on of late phage genes.
2. The action or an instance of turning somebody on; a drug-taker's ‘trip’; something which or someone who arouses interest, enthusiasm, or sexual response. slang.
1969Fabian & Byrne Groupie (1970) xxi. 138 There is enough in one bottle for two turn-ons. 1969Telegraph (Brisbane) 3 June 12/2, I think I'm more of a turn-on now than I ever was when I was trying to conform to that curvy image. 1969Sunday Mail Mag. (Brisbane) 22 June 11/5 Other turn-ons are music.., qualities of appearance or character.., and straight-out sex. 1975N.Y. Times 1 Nov. 15/3 A museum spokesman said nearly 50,000 people visited the galleries during the first 25 days. ‘It's been a real turn-on,’ she said. 1978J. Krantz Scruples iii. 81 Masturbation isn't a great big turn-on in my life. 1982D. Hockney in S. Spender China Diary 189 A medieval city is unstimulating to me, whereas to others it might be a great turn-on.
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1967Electronics 6 Mar. 133/2 A desirable feature of this circuit is that the turn-on time of the relay is very sharp. 1972G. S. Holt in T. Kochman Rappin' & Stylin' Out 204 This ‘turn-on’ ability in terms of communication style. |