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turn on in Tagalog

umandar

turn on in Tagalog: umandar, buksan, paandarin. In English, turn on means to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.

Tagalog words for turn on

(intransitive) to power up
umandar, buksan
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
paandarin

English meaning of turn on

  1. verb To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.
  2. verb To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
  3. verb To start operating; to power up, to become on.
  4. verb To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement).

Full definition of turn on

turn on in a sentence

  • Turn on the tap/faucet.
  • Please turn the lights on so I can see what I'm reading.
  • Please turn on automatic updates.

Synonyms of turn on

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Questions about turn on in Tagalog

What is the meaning of turn on in Tagalog?
Turn on in Tagalog is umandar, buksan, paandarin.
Ano ang turn on sa Tagalog?
Turn on: umandar, buksan, paandarin.
What does turn on mean in English?
Turn on means to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.

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