Significado
To switch on an electric light.
Contexto cultural
In the US, 'turning on the lights' is often associated with the end of a movie or a theater performance. When the 'house lights' come on, it's a signal that the event is over. British people often use 'switch on' or 'put the light on.' There is also a famous cultural event called 'The Illuminations' in cities like Blackpool, where famous people 'turn on the lights' for the whole city. Earth Hour is a global movement where people are encouraged to NOT turn on the light (and turn off existing ones) for one hour to show support for the planet. In gaming and social media, 'turning on the lights' can refer to revealing a secret or 'doxing' someone, though this is very specialized slang.
Use 'it' correctly
Always say 'turn it on,' never 'turn on it.' This is a very common test question!
Avoid 'Open'
Even if your native language says 'open the light,' remember that in English, lights don't have doors!
Significado
To switch on an electric light.
Use 'it' correctly
Always say 'turn it on,' never 'turn on it.' This is a very common test question!
Avoid 'Open'
Even if your native language says 'open the light,' remember that in English, lights don't have doors!
Plural vs Singular
If a room has many lights (like a kitchen or office), say 'turn on the lights' (plural).
Politeness
In English, it's more polite to say 'Could you turn on the light?' than just 'Turn on the light!'
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most natural way to ask for light.
It's very dark in this room. Can you ______?
In English, we use 'turn on' for electrical lights.
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun placement.
The lamp is off. Please turn ______ on.
When using a pronoun with 'turn on,' it must go in the middle: 'turn it on.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: I can't find my keys on the floor. B: Why don't you ______?
Turning on the light helps you see things on the floor.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving a room and want to save electricity.
To save electricity, you do the opposite of 'turn on.'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIt's very dark in this room. Can you ______?
In English, we use 'turn on' for electrical lights.
The lamp is off. Please turn ______ on.
When using a pronoun with 'turn on,' it must go in the middle: 'turn it on.'
A: I can't find my keys on the floor. B: Why don't you ______?
Turning on the light helps you see things on the floor.
You are leaving a room and want to save electricity.
To save electricity, you do the opposite of 'turn on.'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it is a perfect synonym and very common in British English.
No, it is considered a mistake in standard English, though understood.
The past tense is 'turned on the light.'
You can say 'Turn on the [room name] light' or 'Lights on.'
The opposite is 'turn off the light.'
Yes, 'turn on the computer' is correct.
It's not rude, but it is very informal. Use it with friends, not your boss.
Because old light switches were knobs that you had to rotate or turn.
Yes, this is common in informal British English.
Both are 100% correct!
You still say 'turn on the light' or 'turn on the flashlight.'
Sometimes, metaphorically, but 'the light went on' is more common for understanding.
Frases relacionadas
turn off the light
contrastTo stop the light
switch on the light
synonymTo use a switch for light
dim the lights
specialized formTo make the lights lower
flick the switch
builds onTo quickly turn on a light
leave the light on
similarTo keep the light shining
