Turn on the light.

Meaning: This means to move the switch or button that controls the light in a way that causes the light to start shining.

Choice of Words: The verb turn means to move or rotate something around an axis. On means to cause something to start operating or functioning. The is used to refer to a specific light, implying there is only one light in the context. Light refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. When you put them together, "Turn on the light" is a request asking someone to activate the light source.

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Related Expressions

• Turn off the light.
• Turn on light.
• Turn off light.
• Please turn off the light before you leave.
• Turn on the light, please.
• The car stopped at the red light, waiting for it to turn green.
• Turn off the light when you leave the room.
• Turn off light, save energy.
• Red light stop, green light go.
• Turn page.