switches on
Starts the power
Switches on means to activate something by operating a switch or control: She switched on the lamp.
The phrase extends to any activation: He switches on the charm when he needs something.
It can also describe sudden engagement or alertness: Her brain switches on the moment she smells coffee.
- activateCause to function
- toggleTwo-position switch
- energizeSupply with vitality
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- pressApply force downward
turn on · flip · powers up · enable · trigger · initiate · awaken · engage · ignite · commence · inspire · click · start up · kicks into gear · spark · button · boot up · wake up
switches onswitches off
Cuts the power
turns off · shuts off · powers down · powers off · shuts down
switches ondeactivates
Switches off functionality
disables · shuts down · turns off · stops · disengages
switches onswitches off
Cuts the power
tunes out · zones out · disengages · checks out · spaces out