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switch on

[swich-on, -awn] / ˈswɪtʃˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
VERB
activate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call up mobilize stimulate trigger turn on
STRONG
actuate arouse energize impel motivate move prompt propel rouse start stir
WEAK
actify set in motion take out of mothballs
Antonyms
STRONGEST
check end halt stop
STRONG
calm discourage dissuade
WEAK
arrest
VERB
energize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animate electrify empower excite invigorate motivate reinforce stimulate strengthen trigger
STRONG
arm enable enliven fortify goose innervate inspirit prime quicken sustain vitalize
WEAK
actify activize build up jazz up juice up liven up pep up pump up put zip into start up turn on work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore calm deaden depress discourage dishearten dissuade dull weaken
STRONG
halt stop
WEAK
deactivate debilitate sap tire weary
VERB
engage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
join lock
STRONG
activate apply attach dovetail energize fasten interact interlace interlock mesh
WEAK
get going intermesh interplay
Antonyms
STRONG
detach disconnect disunite unfasten unlink
WEAK
banish break off break up cancel decline defuse discharge dismiss eject expel fire give up let go oust refuse reject release shun surrender yield
VERB
light
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brighten ignite kindle light up put on shine turn on
STRONG
animate cast fire flood floodlight highlight illume illumine inflame irradiate lighten limelight spot spotlight
WEAK
furnish with light make bright make visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull extinguish put out turn off
WEAK
darken drench mount obscure
VERB
stir
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect arouse energize galvanize inflame inspire kindle prompt provoke raise rouse spark spur touch trigger whip up
STRONG
abet actuate agitate animate awaken bestir challenge craze drive electrify excite foment impel motivate move quicken rally rile rout set spook thrill urge vitalize wake waken whet
WEAK
add fuel to fire feed the fire make waves psych roust stir embers stir up work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm depress discourage disenchant dissuade halt prevent stop
STRONG
bore dampen deaden dishearten dull hinder impede lull quiet repress retard slow tranquilize weaken
WEAK
laze leave alone rest wait
VERB
titillate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amuse entertain tantalize tease tickle
STRONG
arouse grab grapple hook interest palpate provoke thrill
WEAK
tickle pink turn on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore tire
STRONG
let go release
WEAK
disenchant repulse turn off
VERB
turn on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activate log on put on
WEAK
begin energize get started ignite initiate introduce put in gear set in motion start up
Antonyms
WEAK
close end finish shut down turn off
VERB
vitalize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enliven invigorate juice up stimulate
STRONG
animate arm electrify empower enable excite exhilarate fortify goose innervate inspirit motivate prime quicken reinforce strengthen sustain trigger
WEAK
actify activize build up jazz up liven up pep up pump up put zip into start up turn on work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore depress dull enervate
STRONG
block deaden discourage dissuade halt hurt stop weaken
VERB
wake/waken
Synonyms
WEAK
activate animate arouse awaken challenge enliven fire fire up freshen galvanize grasp jazz up key up kindle notice pep up provoke quicken rally renew rouse see steam up stir up understand whet zip up
Antonyms
WEAK
discourage dissuade nap sleep

Example Sentences

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The council said Christmas switch-on events would take place in Halesowen on 15 November, in Brierley Hill and Stourbridge on 22 November, in Sedgley on 23 November and in Dudley on 6 December.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

Starting from Goodison Park, at the junction of Spellow Lane and Goodison Road, the library lit up with a beam of light shooting into the sky in a symbolic switch-on, following live music performances..

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

The Bavarian-style market opened its doors to the public at noon on Saturday, hours before the city's Christmas light switch-on event.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Hundreds of people headed to a North Yorkshire town's seafront to see the light switch-on of its "fishtive" Christmas tree.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022

Designer and TV star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has stepped in to take charge of turning on Blackpool Illuminations, after comic Johnny Vegas had to put out of the switch-on ceremony.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022