switch on

/swɪtʃ ɑn/
/swɪtʃ ɒn/
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Other forms: switched on; switching on; switches on

Definitions of switch on
  1. verb
    cause to operate by flipping a switch
    “switch on the light”
    synonyms: turn on
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    antonyms:
    switch off
    cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
    type of:
    flip, switch, throw
    cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Pronunciation
US
/swɪtʃ ɑn/
UK
/swɪtʃ ɒn/
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