He turned on the light to see in the dark.

Meaning: This means that he moved a device around an axis to produce energy that allows us to perceive with our eyes in the absence of light.

Choice of Words: Turned means to move something around an axis. Light is a form of energy that allows us to see. See means to perceive with the eyes. Dark means the absence of light. The sentence describes someone illuminating a dark space.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The sky turned dark, and the rain started.
• The sky turned dark and starry.
• She turned the light on.
• She turned on the light with a switch.
• Mother turned light off.
• Father turned off the light.
• Car stopped, people crossed, light turned.
• The pedestrian hurried across the street as the light turned yellow.
• The woman closed the window and turned off the light.
• The light turned green.