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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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Orlik said the device enables “preemptive grapples,” where law enforcement vehicles pull within deployment distance of a fleeing suspect without turning on lights or sirens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Some Gerringong residents have resorted to extreme measures, turning on garden sprinklers to prevent tourists from taking pictures on their lawns.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

She isn’t turning on any lights in her house until the sun goes down to trim an electricity bill that is around $180 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I’ll leave your stuff at the front desk in the main office,” she answered, turning on the ignition and looking behind her as she started slowly backing out of the parking space.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio