Turn on the lights.

Meaning: This means to make the lights start working and produce light. It's like saying, Please activate the lights so that they produce light.

Choice of Words: Turn means to move or rotate something around an axis. On means to start or activate something. Lights are the objects that are being turned on. Together, they form a command asking someone to activate the lights.

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Illuminate the room.

Meaning: This means to make the room bright with light. It's like saying, Please make the room brighter so we can see better.

Choice of Words: Illuminate means to make something bright or full of light. Room is a space in a building that is separated by walls or other barriers. When you put them together, "Illuminate the room" is a more formal way of asking someone to turn on the lights in a space.

Activate the lighting fixtures.

Meaning: This means to make the lights work and produce light. It's like saying, Please turn on the lights so we can see.

Choice of Words: Activate means to make something start working or functioning. Lighting fixtures are devices that produce light, like lamps or lightbulbs. When you put them together, "Activate the lighting fixtures" is a technical way of asking someone to turn on the lights in a space.

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