left on

Not switched off

Left on describes something that remains activated or running because no one turned it off: Who left the lights on?

The stove was left on all night.

It can also mean departed via a particular route: She left on the morning train.

In directions, left on indicates a turn: Take a left on Main Street.

Related

glow · forgotten · unused · oven · aftermath · residue · forsaken · high and dry · microwave · fridge · imprint · burner · gas burner · faucet · running water · regret · footprint · carbon footprint

Opposites
operational state

left onturned off

Made inactive or repulsed

switched off · shut off · shut down · powered down · powered off

Family

left, on, leaving, leaves, leftward, leftmost, leftist, leftism

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G