turn on

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cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"
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be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
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produce suddenly or automatically; "Turn on the charm"; "turn on the waterworks"
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become hostile towards; "The dog suddenly turned on the mailman"
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cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
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stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
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get high, stoned, or drugged; "He trips every weekend"