Definition
Definition of on - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
positionindicating position above and in contact with
- The book is on the table.
2.
timeindicating a day or date
- We will meet on Monday.
3.
activityengaged in or occupied with an activity
- She is on a call.
4.
methodindicating the means by which something is done
- He traveled on foot.
5.
reasoningindicating the basis or reason for something
- The decision was made on principle.
6.
transportationRare inside a vehicle for the purpose of travellingRare
- She is on the bus.
7.
medicalRare indicating a part of the body where something is worn or locatedRare
- She has a ring on her finger.
8.
subjectRare dealing with the subject of somethingRare
- The book is on history.
9.
continuationRare indicating the continuation of an action or stateRare
- Keep on working.
Adverb
1.
continuationcontinuing without interruption
- The meeting went on despite the interruptions..
2.
forward movementforward in time or space
- He moved on to the next topic..
3.
eventtaking place or happening
- The show is on at 8 PM.
4.
operationin the position or state required for operation
- The machine is on and running smoothly.
Adjective
1.
statein the state of being active or functioning
- The computer is on and ready to use.
2.
clothingfitted or being worn
- He has his jacket on despite the heat.
3.
contextacceptable or appropriate in context
- That behavior is not on in this setting.
4.
eventshappening or taking place as planned
- The concert is on for tonight.
5.
medicalRare UK menstruating euphemisticallyRare UK
- She mentioned she's on this week.
6.
sportsTECH. US having reached a base in baseballTECH. US
- The runner is on first base.
Noun
1.
linguisticsTECH. reading of a kanji character in JapaneseTECH.
- The kanji has an on reading derived from Chinese.
2.
cricketTECH. UK the leg side of a cricket fieldTECH. UK
- The ball was hit to the on side.
Expressions with on
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in a position above something else
The books were stacked with a vase on top..
wear clothing or accessories
She put on her favorite dress.
travel on a vehicle or animal
They decided to ride on horseback through the countryside.
physically place oneself on top of something
He likes to sit on the old wooden bench.
physically positioned on top of one's head
She balanced the book on her head.
located directly above something else
The book is on top of the table.
dress yourself or someone with an item
She told him to put it on before going outside.
used to indicate continuation of a list or ideas
I need eggs, milk, bread, and so on for the recipe..
derive from a particular source
His argument is based on scientific research.
scheduled to take place as planned
The concert is on for Saturday night.
verify the condition or well-being of someone or something
She called to check on her elderly neighbor's health.
rely on someone for support or help
She depends on her parents for financial support.
board a vehicle like a bus or train
She will get on the bus at 8 AM.
continue in time or action
The meeting will go on despite the weather..
wait for a short time
Hang on, I'll be right back.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
wear clothes or accessories
She has on a beautiful dress.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
maintain a grip on something
Hold on tight to the railing.
continue doing something
She decided to keep on studying despite the noise..
to tap on a surface to attract attention
He decided to knock on the door to see if anyone was home..
happening after a particular time or event
We will talk about it later on.
physically present on a vehicle
All passengers must be on board by 5 PM.
Origin of on
Old English, on (in, into)
Terms with on included in their meaning
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topics
on the subject of something
physical position
physically over or on top of something
nation
country of fifty states located on the North American continent
appearance
facial hair on the chin and cheeks
watercraft
small vessel for travel on water
location
on a lower floor or moving to a lower floor
clothing
put clothes on oneself or another
medical
each of the five digits on the hand
room surface
lower surface of a room on which one can walk
field hockey
team sport on a field with curved sticks
ice hockey
game on ice with skates and a puck
clothing
short coat worn on the upper body
direction
indicates position on the side opposite the right
written communication
written message usually on paper
flat position
rest in a horizontal position on a surface
mark
long thin mark on a surface
visual marks
marks or strokes on a surface
impressions
visible impression or stain on a surface
entertainment
films shown in a theater or on TV
cardinal direction
direction opposite to south on a compass
medical
organ on the face for smelling and breathing
art
visual representation on a surface
celebration
gifts given to someone on a special occasion
transportation
sit on and control a horse or vehicle
Examples of on in a sentence
She placed the vase on the shelf. The concert is scheduled on Friday. She was born on the 5th of July. He's on a business trip. The team is on a project. She sent the package on a bike.
They communicated on a radio. She was hired on her qualifications. The policy was implemented on ethical grounds. Passengers are on the train. He's on the plane to New York. He wore a bracelet on his wrist. She had a tattoo on her ankle. The lecture was on climate change. Her research focuses on renewable energy. Carry on with your studies. The show must go on. The show must go on despite the challenges. The project carried on without any delays. The project moved on despite challenges. Time went on and the situation improved. The lights are on in the hallway. The game is on despite the rain. The computer is on and ready to use. The lights are on in the entire building. Make sure the oven is on before you start cooking. Her shoes were on, ready for the party. The hat was on, completing his outfit. His comments were not on for the occasion. Wearing jeans to the wedding was not on. The meeting is still on despite the rain. The festival is on as scheduled. She discreetly told her friend she was on. Being on, she preferred to stay home and rest. With two players on, the team felt confident. The batter was thrilled to be on second base. Students often struggle with the on reading of kanji. The on reading is essential for understanding Japanese texts. He fielded the ball on the on. The batsman targeted the on for runs.
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- French:sur, sans interruption, ...
- German:auf, fortgesetzt, ...
- Italian:su, continuamente, ...
- Spanish:sobre, sin interrupción, ...
- Portuguese:sobre, sem parar, ...
- Chinese:上, 持续, ...
- Japanese:上に, 継続して, ...
- Arabic:عَلَى, بِاسْتِمْرار, ...
- Hebrew:עַל, הָלְאָה, ...
- Russian:на, вперед, ...
- Ukrainian:на, відбувається, ...
- Hindi:पर, लगातार, ...
Definition of ON - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: Ontarioprovince in Canada known for big cities and lakes
- I visited ON last summer.
- My cousin lives in ON.
- The conference will be held in ON.
Origin of ON
Old English on (in contact with)
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- French:Ontario, ...
- German:ON, ...
- Italian:ON, ...
- Spanish:ON, ...
- Portuguese:Ontário, ...
- Chinese:安省, ...
- Japanese:オンタリオ, ...
- Arabic:أونتاريو, ...
- Hebrew:אונטריו, ...
- Russian:Онт., ...
- Ukrainian:Онт., ...
- Hindi:ओंटारियो, ...
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