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  • verb transitive to power up (a device), to start, to cause to start operating.
  • verb slang, transitive to cause to take up drugs, especially hallucinogens.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • 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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