turn on

Example Use of Phrasal Verb “turn on”:

Aly: “Can you turn on the light?”
Tate: “Sure.”

Phrasal Verb: Turn On

“Turn on” means to activate or switch on something, especially an electrical device.

Example: Could you turn on the air conditioning? It’s very hot in here.

Example Sentences for Present Simple for TURN ON

I turn on the lights when it gets dark.
You turn on the TV to watch the news.
She turns on the computer every morning.
We turn on the air conditioning when it’s hot.
You turn on the radio to listen to music.
They turn on the alarm at night.

Example Sentences for Past Simple for TURNED ON

I turned on the lamp.
You turned on the oven to bake a cake.
He turned on the fan.
We turned on the projector for the presentation.
You turned on the stereo.
They turned on the security system.

Example Sentences for Future Simple for WILL TURN ON

I will turn on the heating when it gets cold.
You will turn on the lights when you get home.
She will turn on the coffee maker.
We will turn on the sprinklers.
You will turn on the projector.
They will turn on the outdoor lights.

Example Sentences for Present Continuous for TURNING ON

I am turning on the flashlight.
You are turning on the dishwasher.
He is turning on the microphone.
We are turning on the generator.
You are turning on the spotlight.
They are turning on the machines.

Example Sentences for Past Continuous for TURNING ON

I was turning on the TV when the power went out.
You were turning on the oven when the timer rang.
She was turning on the computer when it crashed.
We were turning on the lights when the guests arrived.
You were turning on the radio.
They were turning on the equipment.

Example Sentences for Future Continuous for TURNING ON

I will be turning on the air purifier.
You will be turning on the alarm.
He will be turning on the projector.
We will be turning on the lights.
You will be turning on the sound system.
They will be turning on the machinery.

Example Sentences for Present Perfect for HAVE TURNED ON

I have turned on the lights.
You have turned on the computer.
She has turned on the heating.
We have turned on the projector.
You have turned on the radio.
They have turned on the security cameras.

Example Sentences for Past Perfect for HAD TURNED ON

I had turned on the lamp before it got dark.
You had turned on the oven.
He had turned on the fan.
We had turned on the air conditioning.
You had turned on the stereo.
They had turned on the security lights.

Example Sentences for Future Perfect for WILL HAVE TURNED ON

I will have turned on the heating by the time you get home.
You will have turned on the lights.
She will have turned on the coffee maker.
We will have turned on the projector.
You will have turned on the sound system.
They will have turned on the machinery.