turn on

US /tɜːrn ɑːn/
UK /tɜːrn ɑːn/
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1.

encender, activar

to start the flow or operation of something by means of a switch, button, or other control

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Could you please turn on the lights?
¿Podrías por favor encender las luces?
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I need to turn on my computer to check emails.
Necesito encender mi computadora para revisar los correos electrónicos.
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activatepower onstart up
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turn offswitch off
2.

excitar, estimular

to excite or stimulate (someone), especially sexually

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That song always turns her on.
Esa canción siempre la excita.
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His intelligence really turns me on.
Su inteligencia realmente me excita.
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arouseexcitestimulate
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turn offput off
3.

atacar, volverse contra

to attack or become hostile toward (someone or something)

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The dog suddenly turned on its owner.
El perro de repente atacó a su dueño.
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The crowd turned on the speaker after his controversial remarks.
La multitud se volvió contra el orador después de sus comentarios controvertidos.
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attackassaultbecome hostile
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defendsupport
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turnturningturn toturn inturn intoturn rightturn left