put sth on
(OPERATE) mainly UK — phrasal verb with put /pʊt/ verb (present tense putting, past tense and past participle put)Definition
A2 to make a device operate, or to cause a device to play something, such as a CD or DVD, by pressing a switch: Could you put the light on? Do you mind if I put the television/some music on? Don't forget to put the brake on.Electrical switches and connections
(Definition of put sth on (OPERATE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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put sth in/put sth into sth phrasal verb
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put sth off phrasal verb
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put sth on phrasal verb (COVER BODY)
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put sth on phrasal verb (GET HEAVIER)
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put sth on phrasal verb (PRETEND)
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put sth on phrasal verb (PRODUCE)
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SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
- adapter noun (DEVICE)
- cordless adjective
- dimmer noun
- dip switch noun
- earth noun (WIRE)
- fire alarm noun
- ground noun (WIRE)
- jack noun (ELECTRICAL)
- knob noun (ROUND OBJECT)
- master switch noun
- national grid noun
- outlet noun (ELECTRICITY)
- overload noun
- override noun (DEVICE)
- point noun (ELECTRIC)
- put sth out phrasal verb (LIGHT)
- switch noun (DEVICE)
- terminal noun (ELECTRICITY)
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