Game on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GAYM-AHN or GAYM-ON
ɡˈeɪm/ /ˈɒn
GAYM-ON
Definition
An informal expression used to signal the start of a competition, challenge, or when someone is ready to compete or get serious.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, common in sports, video games, and friendly competitions. Often said aloud with enthusiasm before a challenge. Can also mean 'now it's serious.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: empieza el juego - que empiece - ¡ahora sí!Portuguese (BR): começou o jogo - valendo - agora é pra valerPortuguese (PT): começou o jogo - valendo - agora é a sérioChinese (Simplified): 开始了 - 比赛开始了 - 开战Chinese (Traditional): 開始了 - 比賽開始了 - 開戰Hindi: खेल शुरू - अब असली मुकाबलाArabic: بدأت اللعبة - لنبدأ - حان وقت الجدBengali: চলো লড়াই - শুরু হোক খেলাRussian: поехали - начнём игруJapanese: 勝負だ - ゲーム開始Vietnamese: bắt đầu rồi - chơi luônKorean: 시작이야 - 한판 붙자Turkish: oyun başlasın - başlıyoruzUrdu: کھیل شروع - مقابلہ شروعIndonesian: mulai! - saatnya bertanding
Example Sentences
When both teams are ready, someone shouts, "Game on!"
basic
The competition starts now—game on!
basic
Are you ready? Okay, game on!
basic
He smiled at the challenge and said, "Game on."
natural
As soon as I saw her set up the board, I knew it was game on.
natural
We've practiced enough—now it's game on for real.
natural