turn on synonyms

turn on

v.

  1. To start the operation of

    set going, switch on, set in motion, put in gear*, log on*, boat*; see also begin 1.

  2. To attack

    strike, assail, assault; see attack 1, 2.

  3. *To take drugs

    take LSD, smoke marijuana, get high*, take a trip*, smoke pot*, get stoned*, groove*, blow pot*, steamroll*, freak out*, trip out*, rock out*, tune*, fly*, get wasted*.

  4. *To arouse

    titillate, stimulate, stir up; see excite 1.

  5. *To depend on or upon

    hinge on, be dependent on, be based on; see depend 2.

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