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1. transitive verb start something operating: to make a machine or appliance operate, or make something start flowing, by operating a control
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2. transitive verb set something to on position: to move a device such as a button, knob, or lever so that a machine starts working or something starts flowing
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3. transitive verb adopt calculated behavior: to display a particular behavior or emotion in a way that people find calculated, irritating, or insincere
  He'll really turn on the charm if he thinks he's losing the sale.
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4. transitive verb react aggressively to somebody: to react aggressively or violently to somebody
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5. transitive verb make somebody excited: to interest or excite somebody greatly
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informal
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6. transitive verb arouse somebody: to make somebody feel sexually excited
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informal
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7. transitive and intransitive verb take illegal drugs: to take drugs, especially a hallucinogenic drug, or cause somebody to take a hallucinogen or similar drug
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informal
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