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turning on

VERB

excite, please

Synonyms

WEAK

arouse attract captivate enchant get started initiate introduce show stimulate stir up thrill titillate work up

Antonyms

WEAK

close disenchant disgust displease end finish shut down turn off

VERB

start the operation of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activate log on put on switch on

WEAK

begin energize get started ignite initiate introduce put in gear set in motion start up

Antonyms

WEAK

close disenchant disgust displease end finish shut down turn off

Example Sentences

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No-one, however, expected the season to end with Liverpool fans turning on Slot.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The U.S. is letting people track these flights by turning on the aircraft transponders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Cuban turning on the coach he had long supported was telling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

By turning on the same signaling pathway, it can promote bone formation and limit bone breakdown.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

“Thank you, sir,” Wash’s father said, turning on his humble-but-charming voice.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez