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..
2.
- He switched on a smile for the camera.
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
technology
system ready to switch on and operate
device control
prominent switch for turning on or off a device
switch foot
switch the foot you are standing on
machinery safety
switch on machinery stopping operation if not pressed
technology
miniature switch on a circuit board for customization
technology
automatic switch to backup system on failure
intense focus
very focused on one thing, often unable to switch
networking
interface on a network switch for data transmission
technology
configuration setting on a network 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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- French:allumer, afficher soudainement, ...
- German:einschalten, umschalten, ...
- Italian:attivare, sfoderare, ...
- Spanish:prender, poner, ...
- Portuguese:ligar, assumir, ...
- Chinese:打开, 变换, ...
- Japanese:スイッチを入れる, 切り替える, ...
- Arabic:شَغَّلَ, تَصَنَّع, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַדְלִיק, ...
- Russian:включить, ...
- Ukrainian:увімкнути, включити, ...
- Hindi:चालू करना, मुस्कान बिखेरना, ...
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