switched on
Made it go
Switched on means alert, aware, and up-to-date—like a device that's been activated and is now fully operational.
Someone who is switched on understands what's happening and responds effectively: She's really switched on when it comes to market trends.
The phrase can also describe being attuned to current ideas or culture.
In British slang, it sometimes suggests being hip or fashionable.
Keenly aware of danger
- attentivePaying close notice
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- awakeNot in slumber
responsive · quick · perceptive · on guard · ready · primed · tuned in · keyed up
Attentive and aware
- plugged inAttached to power source
- dialed inPrecisely calibrated and focused
- locked inFirmly committed, unchangeable
- connectedJoined to another
in the zone · focused · absorbed · immersed · present · attentive · involved · in the groove
Fashionable or pelvic joint
- coolCalm or fashionable
- with itCulturally informed, aware
- in the knowPossessing privileged information
- savvyPractical shrewdness
clued up · au courant · fashion-forward · current · modern · up-to-date · informed · plugged into
Formally accused of crime
- activatedMade operational
- powered upMade operational with electricity
- ampedSlang for thrilled
- buzzingLow vibrating hum
electrified · fired up · revved · juiced · humming · live · current · voltage
Started burning
- lightedMade to shine
- glowingGiving off steady light
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- shiningGiving off light
luminous · powered · electric · flickering · flashing · incandescent · fluorescent · LED
vigilant
Keenly aware of danger
awake · responsive · quick · perceptive · on guard · ready · primed · tuned in · keyed up · on the ball
tuned in
Attentive and aware
- plugged inAttached to power source
- dialed inPrecisely calibrated and focused
- locked inFirmly committed, unchangeable
connected · in the zone · focused · absorbed · immersed · present · attentive · involved · in the groove · in sync
hip
Fashionable or pelvic joint
- coolCalm or fashionable
- with itCulturally informed, aware
- in the knowPossessing privileged information
savvy · clued up · au courant · fashion-forward · current · modern · up-to-date · informed · plugged into · happening
charged
Formally accused of crime
- activatedMade operational
- powered upMade operational with electricity
- ampedSlang for thrilled
buzzing · electrified · fired up · revved · juiced · humming · live · current · voltage · wattage
lit
Started burning
shining · luminous · powered · electric · flickering · flashing · incandescent · fluorescent · LED · neon
- energy metaphorsamped, charged, electric, electrified, jolt
- vigilancewatchfulness, vigilant, alertness, watchful, attentiveness
- operationaloperational, functioning, working, running, active
- mentally sharpsharp mind, clear head, lucid, focused, alert
switched onswitched off
Made inactive by toggle
turned off · off · powered down · shut off · deactivated
switched onswitched off
Made inactive by toggle
zoned out · spaced out · checked out · tuned out · disengaged
switched onout of touch
Lacking current awareness
clueless · square · unhip · behind the times · oblivious
switch, switched, switching, switches, switcheroo, switcher, switchblade, switchboard, switchable