Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

switch on

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.60 in modern English

Syllables
switch on
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To start or enable a device by turning a switch or a lever.

Transitive verb

verb

To change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch.

verb

To arouse, to excite (sexually).

Slang

Usage

Inflected Forms

switches on (present, singular) switching on (participle, present) switched on (participle, past) switched on (past)

Phrases

switch on the afterburners

Frequently Paired Words

keep on leave on

Synonyms

start up turn on switch up

Antonyms

shut off switch off turn off

Questions

What does switch on mean?
To start or enable a device by turning a switch or a lever.

How to pronounce switch on

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