switch-on

[ swich-on, -awn ]

noun
  1. the act or process of switching on an ignition, light, appliance, etc.

Origin of switch-on

1
Noun use of verb phrase switch on

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British Dictionary definitions for switch on

switch on

verb(adverb)
  1. to cause (a device) to operate by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn on

  2. (tr) informal to produce (charm, tears, etc) suddenly or automatically

  1. (tr) informal (now slightly dated) to make up-to-date, esp regarding outlook, dress, etc

  2. (tr) slang to arouse emotionally or sexually

  3. (intr) slang to take or become intoxicated by drugs

  4. (tr) slang to introduce (someone) to drugs

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Other Idioms and Phrases with switch-on

switch-on

Produce as if operating by a control, as in She switched on the charm as soon as he walked in. [Mid-1900s] Also see switch off.

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