turn on

verbs

cause to operate by flipping a switch
"switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"
switch on, turn on
be contingent on
"The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
depend on, depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, ride, turn on
produce suddenly or automatically
"Turn on the charm"; "turn on the waterworks"
turn on
is a type of (narrower)
bring out for display
"The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him"
bring forth, produce
become hostile towards
"The dog suddenly turned on the mailman"
turn on
is a type of (narrower)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
"She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
change
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse, turn on
is derived from
turn-on
stimulate sexually
"This movie usually arouses the male audience"
arouse, excite, sex, turn on, wind up
is derived from
turn-on
get high, stoned, or drugged
"He trips every weekend"
get off, trip, trip out, turn on