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- verb transitive to
power up (a device), tostart , to cause to start operating. - verb slang, transitive to cause to take up
drugs , especiallyhallucinogens .
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- verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
- verb produce suddenly or automatically
- verb stimulate sexually
- verb cause to operate by flipping a switch
- verb get high, stoned, or drugged
- verb be contingent on
- verb become hostile towards
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frangarnes commented on the word turn on
Encender // Similar meaning: switch on, put on // WordReference
October 19, 2007