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turn on
verb
To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.
"Turn on the tap"
To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
"Please turn on automatic updates."
(of a device) To start operating; to power up, to become on.
"My computer won't turn on."
Antonymsturn off
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