switch-on
noun
the act or process of switching on an ignition, light, appliance, etc.
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switch-on
American
[swich-on, -awn]
/ ˈswɪtʃˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
noun
switch on
British
verb
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to cause (a device) to operate by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn on
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informal (tr) to produce (charm, tears, etc) suddenly or automatically
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informal (tr) (now slightly dated) to make up-to-date, esp regarding outlook, dress, etc
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slang (tr) to arouse emotionally or sexually
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slang (intr) to take or become intoxicated by drugs
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slang (tr) to introduce (someone) to drugs
switch on
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of switch-on
Noun use of verb phrase switch on
Example Sentences
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Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson said the big switch-on was "an opportunity to show that hate will never win in our communities".
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
She said the switch-on fun would also feature fireworks and refreshments.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor will perform at this year's Blackpool Illuminations switch-on concert, organisers have announced.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023
The switch-on event is part of a programme of free entertainment which will start with a float parade.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023
Hundreds of people headed to a North Yorkshire town's seafront to see the light switch-on of its "fishtive" Christmas tree.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022
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