Cool MateMeaning of Turned on
Activated or made to function, usually referring to devices.
In simple words: started working, became active
Turned on in a sentence
- He turned on the TV to watch the game.
- Can you turn on the lights, please?
- The engine was turned on smoothly.
How to use Turned on
Used when something begins to operate. Commonly used with devices like lights or electronics. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
turned on + object
Memory hint
Think of a switch being flipped—'turning on' lights or machines.
Related words
Collocations with Turned on
- turned on the lights
- turned on the computer
- turned on the heater
Synonyms for Turned on
- activated
- started
- switched on
Opposites of Turned on
- turned off
- deactivated
Common mistakes with Turned on
- Confused with 'turned off' meaning to deactivate.
- Using in past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'I turn on the light.' instead of 'I turned on the light.'
Turned on appears in
Turned on in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شغّل
بدأ العمل، أصبح نشطًا
- Bengaliবাংলা
চালু করা
কাজ শুরু করা, সক্রিয় হওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
Angemacht
ging an, wurde aktiv
- SpanishEspañol
Encendido
empezó a funcionar, se activó
- Persianفارسی
روشن کردن
شروع به کار کردن، فعال شدن
- FrenchFrançais
Allumé
mis en marche, devenu actif
- Hindiहिन्दी
चालू किया
काम करना शुरू कर दिया, सक्रिय हो गया
- ItalianItaliano
Acceso/a, acceso
ha iniziato a funzionare, è diventato attivo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ligado
começou a funcionar, ficou ativo
- RussianРусский
Включил(а/о/ись)
начал работать, стал активным
- Urduاردو
آن کردن، روشن کردن
کام کرنا شروع کر دیا، فعال ہو گیا
- Chinese中文
打开, 启动
开始工作了，启动了
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A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
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Frequently asked questions about Turned on
What does Turned on mean?
started working, became active
What is the definition of Turned on?
Activated or made to function, usually referring to devices.
How do you use Turned on in a sentence?
He turned on the TV to watch the game.
Can you give another example of Turned on?
Can you turn on the lights, please?
What are synonyms for Turned on?
Common alternatives include activated, started, switched on.
What is the opposite of Turned on?
Opposite meanings include turned off, deactivated.
What words go with Turned on?
It commonly pairs with turned on the lights, turned on the computer, turned on the heater.
What are common mistakes when using Turned on?
Confused with 'turned off' meaning to deactivate. Using in past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'I turn on the light.' instead of 'I turned on the light.'
How do you pronounce Turned on?
US: //tɜrnd ɑn//, UK: //tɜːnd ɒn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Turned on?
Used when something begins to operate. Commonly used with devices like lights or electronics. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.