turnon

[ turn-on, -awn ]

/ ˈtɜrnˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

noun Slang.

something that arouses one's interest or excitement.

Origin of turnon

1960–65, in sense “activation”; 1965–70, Americanism for current sense; noun use of verb phrase turn on

Words nearby turnon

turnkey system, turnoff, turn of phrase, turn of the century, turn of the tide, turnon, turn one's back on, turn one's hand to, turn one's head, turn one's stomach, turn on one's heel

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British Dictionary definitions for turnon

turn on

verb

(tr, adverb) to cause (something) to operate by turning a knob, etcto turn on the light

(intr, preposition) to depend or hinge onthe success of the party turns on you

(preposition) to change or cause to change one's attitude so as to become hostile or to retaliatethe dog turned on the children

(tr, adverb) informal to produce (charm, tears, etc) suddenly or automatically

(tr, preposition, foll by to) informal to interest (someone) in somethinghow to turn kids on to drama

(tr, adverb) slang to arouse emotionally or sexually

(intr, adverb) slang to take or become intoxicated by drugs

(tr, adverb) slang to introduce (someone) to drugs

noun turn-on

slang a person or thing that causes emotional or sexual arousal

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Idioms and Phrases with turnon

turn on

Cause to begin the operation, flow, or activity of, as in Turn on the lights, please, or Don't turn on the sprinkler yet. [First half of 1800s]

Begin to display, employ, or exude, as in He turned on the charm. [Late 1800s]

Also, get high or on. Take or cause to take a mind-altering drug, as in The boys were excited about turning on, or They tried to get her high, or I told them I wouldn't get on tonight. [Slang; mid-1900s]

Be or cause to become excited or interested, as in His mother was the first to turn him on to classical music. [c. 1900]

Be or become sexually aroused, as in He blushed when she asked him what turned him on. [Second half of 1900s]

Also, turn upon. Depend on, relate to, as in The entire plot turns on mistaken identity. This usage, first recorded in 1661, uses turn in the sense of “revolve on an axis or hinge.”

Also, turn upon. Attack, become hostile toward, as in Although normally friendly, the dog suddenly turned on everyone who came to the door. Also see turn against.

单词	turnon
释义	turnon [ turn-on, -awn ] / ˈtɜrnˌɒn, -ˌɔn / noun Slang. something that arouses one's interest or excitement. Origin of turnon 1960–65, in sense “activation”; 1965–70, Americanism for current sense; noun use of verb phrase turn on Words nearby turnon turnkey system, turnoff, turn of phrase, turn of the century, turn of the tide, turnon, turn one's back on, turn one's hand to, turn one's head, turn one's stomach, turn on one's heel Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for turnon turn on verb (tr, adverb) to cause (something) to operate by turning a knob, etcto turn on the light (intr, preposition) to depend or hinge onthe success of the party turns on you (preposition) to change or cause to change one's attitude so as to become hostile or to retaliatethe dog turned on the children (tr, adverb) informal to produce (charm, tears, etc) suddenly or automatically (tr, preposition, foll by to) informal to interest (someone) in somethinghow to turn kids on to drama (tr, adverb) slang to arouse emotionally or sexually (intr, adverb) slang to take or become intoxicated by drugs (tr, adverb) slang to introduce (someone) to drugs noun turn-on slang a person or thing that causes emotional or sexual arousal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with turnon turn on 1 Cause to begin the operation, flow, or activity of, as in Turn on the lights, please, or Don't turn on the sprinkler yet. [First half of 1800s] 2 Begin to display, employ, or exude, as in He turned on the charm. [Late 1800s] 3 Also, get high or on. Take or cause to take a mind-altering drug, as in The boys were excited about turning on, or They tried to get her high, or I told them I wouldn't get on tonight. [Slang; mid-1900s] 4 Be or cause to become excited or interested, as in His mother was the first to turn him on to classical music. [c. 1900] 5 Be or become sexually aroused, as in He blushed when she asked him what turned him on. [Second half of 1900s] 6 Also, turn upon. Depend on, relate to, as in The entire plot turns on mistaken identity. This usage, first recorded in 1661, uses turn in the sense of “revolve on an axis or hinge.” 7 Also, turn upon. Attack, become hostile toward, as in Although normally friendly, the dog suddenly turned on everyone who came to the door. Also see turn against. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to turnon astonishing, fantastic, outrageous, spectacular, incredible, phenomenal, awesome, astounding, unbelievable, superb, terrific, marvelous, breathtaking, remarkable, thrill, enjoyment, joy, comfort, gratification, satisfaction
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