Flick on Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FLIK-awn
flˈɪk/ /ˈɒn
fl-IK-on
Definition
To turn something on quickly and easily, usually by pressing a switch or button, such as a light or TV.
Usage & Nuances
'Flick on' is informal and often used with devices you can switch quickly, like lights, TVs, or radios. The typical collocation is 'flick on the light/TV.' It suggests a fast, easy action—more casual than 'turn on.' Not used for machines requiring effort.
Spanish: encender (rápidamente) - prender (rápidamente)Portuguese (BR): ligar (rapidamente) - acender (rapidamente)Portuguese (PT): ligar (rapidamente) - acender (rapidamente)Chinese (Simplified): 快速打开 (开关)Chinese (Traditional): 快速打開 (開關)Hindi: जल्दी से चालू करनाArabic: يشغّل بسرعةBengali: চটজলদি চালু করা - দ্রুত চালু করাRussian: включить (щелчком) - быстро включитьJapanese: パッとつける - 素早くつけるVietnamese: bật nhanh - bật lên (nhanh chóng)Korean: 툭 켜다 - 빠르게 켜다Turkish: bir anda açmak - hızlıca açmakUrdu: جلدی سے آن کرنا - فوراً آن کرناIndonesian: bật nhanh - bật lên (nhanh chóng)
Example Sentences
Can you flick on the light, please?
basic
He flicked on the TV to watch the news.
basic
Just flick on the switch next to the door.
basic
It was getting dark, so she flicked on the bedside lamp.
natural
I usually flick on some music while cooking dinner.
natural
If you're cold, just flick on the heater.
natural