Flip on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɫɪp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

FLIP-AHN or FLIP-ON

UK

flˈɪp/ /ˈɒn

flip-ON

Definition

To turn something on, usually a light or device, by quickly moving a switch or button.

Usage & Nuances

'Flip on' is informal and mainly used for devices operated by a switch, like lights or televisions. Often used in casual speech: 'flip on the lights.' Do not use with things that are not controlled by a switch.

• Spanish: encender (con interruptor) - prender (con interruptor)
• Portuguese (BR): ligar (com interruptor) - acender (com interruptor)
• Portuguese (PT): ligar (com interruptor) - acender (com interruptor)
• Chinese (Simplified): 打开（开关）
• Chinese (Traditional): 打開（開關）
• Hindi: चलाना (स्विच से)
• Arabic: شغّل (بالمفتاح) - أضأ (بالمفتاح)
• Bengali: চালু করা - সুইচ টিপে চালু করা
• Russian: включить (переключателем) - щёлкнуть включить
• Japanese: パッとつける - スイッチを入れる
• Vietnamese: bật (bằng công tắc) - bật lên
• Korean: 켜다 (스위치로)
• Turkish: açmak (anahtarla) - düğmeye basıp açmak
• Urdu: چالو کرنا (بٹن یا سوئچ سے)
• Indonesian: menyalakan (pakai sakelar)

Example Sentences

Please flip on the kitchen light.

basic

He flipped on the TV after coming home.

basic

Just flip on the fan if you get too hot.

basic

I walked in and flipped on the lights without even thinking.

natural

Can you flip on the news? I want to see what's happening.

natural

Whenever it gets dark, I just flip on every lamp in the room.

natural