switch on
swɪtʃ ɒn
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Definition of switch on - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

1.
activationtr.activate a device or system using a switchtr.
  • She switched on the lights as she entered the room..
power up turn on
2.
expressionintr.change expression or appearance suddenlyintr.
  • He switched on a smile for the camera.
alter shift transform
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Expressions with switch on

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start acting in a very charming way to impress
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.
increase effort or speed significantly
In the final lap, she switched on the afterburners and won the race.

Terms with switch on included in their meaning

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turning on device
switch something on quickly with a small movement
technology
switch a device on or off quickly
control switch
round switch on machinery or equipment
technology
activate a switch by accident or on purpose
technology
electrical switch turned on or off by a nearby magnetic field
rail transport
switch on a railway for moving trains
equipment
handle moved by hand to turn a switch on or off
electricity
having been turned on or off with a switch

Examples of switch on in a sentence

  • They switched on the alarm system before leaving.
  • She can switch on the charm when needed.
  • He switched on his professional demeanor for the meeting.

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  1. French:allumer, afficher soudainement, ...
  2. German:einschalten, umschalten, ...
  3. Italian:attivare, sfoderare, ...
  4. Spanish:prender, poner, ...
  5. Portuguese:ligar, assumir, ...
  6. Chinese:打开, 变换, ...
  7. Japanese:スイッチを入れる, 切り替える, ...
  8. Arabic:شَغَّلَ, تَصَنَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַדְלִיק, ...
  10. Russian:включить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:увімкнути, включити, ...
  12. Hindi:चालू करना, मुस्कान बिखेरना, ...
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