She turned the light on.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone moving a device that produces light in a circular motion, resulting in the device becoming operational and emitting light.

Choice of Words: Turned means to move something around its own axis. Light is a form of energy that makes it possible to see. On means in a state of operation.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• She turned on the light with a switch.
• Mother turned light off.
• Father turned off the light.
• He turned on the light to see in the dark.
• 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.
• Light turned green.
• Turned on the light.