be turned on to
Example Sentences
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There are plentiful sources of crude all over the world, but not much spare capacity that can quickly be turned on to fill the gap.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
The updated standards expand restrictions on light luminosity, color, and the hours they can be turned on to protect three major concerns: astronomy, biodiversity, and human health.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2024
The spectacles have an audio activation feature, called Facebook Assistant, which can be turned on to take hands-free photos and videos by saying, “Hey, Facebook.”
From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2021
They come with small, medium, and large silicone ear tips to ensure a comfy fit that seals out ambient noise, though transparency mode can be turned on to let the outside world back in.
From The Verge • Aug. 20, 2021
A lemon jelly like this should be turned on to a piece of ornamental paper placed at the bottom of a silver or some other kind of dish.
From Cassell's Vegetarian Cookery A Manual of Cheap and Wholesome Diet by Payne, A. G.
