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turns 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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The case turns on a narrow interpretation of the law, but showcases a big problem in the world of estate planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

She said things could get tougher with more "twists and turns" on the horizon for the market.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Critique the exposed hems as she turns on the runway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The answer turns on a woman named Lisa Cook.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

“Every single time your father turns on the radio, I honestly think he expects to tune in on ‘It’s a Wise Child’ and hear all you children, one by one, answering questions again.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger