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put on vs switch on

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Put on' is commonly used when referring to wearing clothes or accessories, while 'switch on' is used when turning on electronic devices or lights.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1734 views

put on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to wearing clothes or accessories.

Use 'put on' when talking about wearing clothes, accessories, or makeup. It is also used in expressions like 'put on a show' or 'put on weight.'

Examples:

She decided to put on her favorite dress for the party.
Don't forget to put on your sunscreen before going to the beach.
He put on a great performance in the play.
I've put on a few pounds since last year.
It's cold outside, so put on your jacket.

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I'll let you put on my earrings.
So instead of wearing these kludgy devices, we can put on a simple patch.
Tex, you go put on the java while I work this out.
Next, Dashaun... not put on this stuff.
Go upstairs and put on some clothes.
You put on some dry clothes and come downstairs.
Shower and put on something clean.
You better put on some clothes first.
At least put on the strap.
If I put on a moustache...
Yes, and then you put on some cologne.
You better put on your sweater.
He always ate like a horse, never put on an ounce.
Wash your hands, put on your nightgown.
Then I went upstairs to put on some dry clothes.
All together: "put on faith", "put on hope", "put on love".
I shall wash and put on my face.
This curse was put on you.
The dad videotaped Tessa getting sunscreen put on.
Time to put on our negotiation faces.

Alternatives:

wear
dress in
don
sport

switch on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when turning on electronic devices or lights.

Use 'switch on' when you want to turn on electronic devices, appliances, lights, or machinery. It implies the action of activating something.

Examples:

Please switch on the lights before entering the room.
I need to switch on my computer to check my emails.
Don't forget to switch on the air conditioner before it gets too hot.
He switched on the TV to watch the game.
Can you switch on the oven so we can start cooking?

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Use the remote control to switch on the Aventa compact and set the temperature.
You cannot switch on the adaptive cruise control during a gear change.
DNA wound around histones is not accessible to transcription factors, proteins that switch on genes.
There's a switch on the back.
You'll find the switch on the right hand side.
When an animal triggers an infrared beam, the cameras will switch on automatically and start recording.
Go to my apartment, switch on my computer.
We can if the pilot left the satellite uplink switch on.
The driving direction is changed via a rocker switch on the joystick.
Please switch on the monitor by pressing the pushbutton and select your language.
Simply switch on and enjoy the pleasant warmth in a comfortable atmosphere.
Six, Connect the tester and switch on the radio.
And switch on the immersion heater. Laura's having a shower.
Turn on switch on the button of the car.
Next, try to switch on the tablet.
Automatically switch on when reverse gear is engaged.
If they ever find themselves alone and lack distraction, they immediately switch on the radio or the television.
Maybe you switch on your camera too.
Where the lights of a hundred thousand stars switch on automatically at nightfall.

Alternatives:

turn on
activate
power up
start up

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