Definitions

light on

VERB

land

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dock settle touch down

STRONG

alight berth debark disembark ground pilot steer thump

WEAK

bring in check in come ashore come down come in come to berth descend upon drop anchor flatten out get down level off make land put down put in set down set on deck sit down splash down take down

Antonyms

WEAK

ascend take off

Example Sentences

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His motivation was to "shine a light on issues that don't get the headlines" and as he shook Burnham's hand, Pownall took the opportunity to speak about his advocacy to better protect British wildlife.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The records also shed some light on the connections between SpaceX and Qatar.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Earlier this year, court documents shed light on the financial woes of the actor, who said he made zero dollars in 2025 and over the last five years pulled in only $13,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Another reason to talk about these issues before a relationship formally starts: The portfolio performance an adviser produces sheds no light on whether your best interests were served.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

With a quick glance to make sure the bridge, path, and shore were still deserted, he switched the light on again and angled it against the bank.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

light on

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