switch on

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switch on (third-person singular simple present switches on, present participle switching on, simple past and past participle switched on)

  1. (transitive) To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.
    Synonyms: start up, turn on
    Antonyms: shut off, switch off, turn off
  2. (idiomatic) To change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch.
  3. (slang) To arouse, to excite (sexually).
    Synonyms: switch up, turn on
    Antonym: turn off

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