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turn on

turn on

Meaning of turn on

activate supply

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EN-UK/ˈtɜːn ɒn/
EN-US/ˈtɝn ɑn/
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turn on with Russian translation

turn on usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не мог бы ты включить горячую воду, чтобы я мог помыть посуду?

Could you turn on the hot water so I can wash the dishes?

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она включила центральное отопление, когда в квартире стало прохладно.

She turned on the central heating when the flat felt chilly.

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turn on belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

turn onвключать
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn offвыключать

turn on synonyms

Related words worth learning together

switch on
Very similar to 'turn on'; often used when a physical switch is involved.
power up
To supply power to a device and start it; slightly more technical than 'turn on'.
start up
General verb meaning to begin operation of a device, engine, or program; broader than 'turn on'.
plug in
Means to connect a device to a power source (insert the plug) rather than to start its operation.
activate
Used for making a feature, system or service start functioning; more formal or technical than 'turn on'.
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🇬🇧en

Very similar to 'turn on'; often used when a physical switch is involved.

A1Very Often

Switch on the radio, please.

P
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power up

To supply power to a device and start it; slightly more technical than 'turn on'.

A2Often

Power up the server before running the update.

S
🇬🇧en
start up

General verb meaning to begin operation of a device, engine, or program; broader than 'turn on'.

A1Very Often

Start up the vacuum cleaner and clean the carpet.

🇬🇧en

Means to connect a device to a power source (insert the plug) rather than to start its operation.

A1Very Often

You need to plug in the kettle before you turn it on.

A
🇬🇧en
activate

Used for making a feature, system or service start functioning; more formal or technical than 'turn on'.

A2Often

Activate the alarm system after you close the door.

🇬🇧en

Often used to mean allow or turn on a feature or permission, especially in software/settings.

A2Often

Enable Bluetooth in your phone settings.

B
🇬🇧en
boot up

Specifically refers to a computer/system starting its operating system; more specific than 'turn on'.

A2Often

The computer takes a few minutes to boot up.

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turn on meaning: what does it mean?

activate supply

turn on pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

turn on is pronounced as /ˈtɜːn ɒn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

turn on definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Could you turn on the hot water so I can wash the dishes? Translation: Не мог бы ты включить горячую воду, чтобы я мог помыть посуду?

Is turn on part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, turn on can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is turn on part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, turn on can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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