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switch-on
[ swich-on, -awn ]
/ ˈswɪtʃˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
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noun
the act or process of switching on an ignition, light, appliance, etc.
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Origin of switch-on
Noun use of verb phrase switch on
Words nearby switch-on
switch-hit, switch-hitter, switching site, switchman, switch-off, switch-on, switchover, switch plate, switch plug, switch selling, switchyard
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How to use switch-on in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for switch-on
switch on
verb (adverb)
to cause (a device) to operate by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn on
(tr) informal to produce (charm, tears, etc) suddenly or automatically
(tr) informal (now slightly dated) to make up-to-date, esp regarding outlook, dress, etc
(tr) slang to arouse emotionally or sexually
(intr) slang to take or become intoxicated by drugs
(tr) slang to introduce (someone) to drugs
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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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.
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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