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turn on

verb as in start the operation of

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"In a world where we know that elections can sometimes turn on a dime because of narrow margins, these numbers matter," Crayton said.

From Salon

Helen Wilson, owner of Ground Plant Based Coffee in Brynmill, said she disliked the pressure of having her own devices turned on at all times and wanted to offer "a space for people to connect".

From BBC

In response to her party's obsequiousness, Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said recently, "There is no poll result that could make me turn on marginalized people."

From Salon

Stick it out long enough, and they’ll turn on their own allies, start fighting among themselves, turn tail and run away.

From Salon

In the Essex town of Witham, a set of temporary traffic lights were turned on for the very first time.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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