Synonyms for turn on

verb

1. To start the operation of

   set going, switch on, set in motion, put in gear*, log on*, boat*; see also begin 1.

2. To attack

   strike, assail, assault; see attack 1, 2.

3. *To take drugs

   take LSD, smoke marijuana, get high*, take a trip*, smoke pot*, get stoned*, groove*, blow pot*, steamroll*, freak out*, trip out*, rock out*, tune*, fly*, get wasted*.

4. *To arouse

   titillate, stimulate, stir up; see excite 1.

5. *To depend on or upon

   hinge on, be dependent on, be based on; see depend 2.