on

გამოთქმა: /ɒn/

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1physically in contact with and supported by (a surface):on the table was a water jug she was lying on the floor a sign on the front gate
located somewhere in the general surface area of (a place):an internment camp on the island the house on the corner
as a result of accidental physical contact with:he banged his head on a beam
supported by (a part of the body):he was lying on his back
on to:put it on the table
in the possession of; being carried by:she only had a few pounds on her

2forming a distinctive or marked part of the surface of:a scratch on her arm a smile on her face

4as a member of (a committee, jury, or other body):they would be allowed to serve on committees

5having (the thing mentioned) as a target, aim, or focus:five air raids on Schweinfurt thousands marching on Washington her eyes were fixed on his dark profile

6(often followed by a noun without a determiner) having (the thing mentioned) as a medium for transmitting or storing information:put your ideas down on paper stored on the client’s own computer
being broadcast by (a radio or television channel):a new twelve-part TV series on Channel 4

7in the course of (a journey):he was on his way to see his mother
while travelling in (a public vehicle):John got some sleep on the plane
on to (a public vehicle) with the intention of travelling in it:we got on the train

8indicating the day or part of a day during which an event takes place:reported on September 26 on a very hot evening in July
at the time of:she was booed on arriving home

12added to:a few pence on the electricity bill is nothing compared with your security

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1physically in contact with and supported by a surface:make sure the lid is on
(of clothing) being worn by a person:sitting with her coat on

2indicating continuation of a movement or action:she burbled on he drove on and so on
further forward; in an advanced state:I’ll see you later on time’s getting on

3(of an event) taking place or being presented:what’s on at the May Festival there’s a good film on this afternoon
due to take place as planned:the match is still on

4(of an electrical appliance or power supply) functioning:they always left the lights on

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be on about: British informal talk about tediously and at length:she’s always on about doing one’s duty
be on at someone: British informal nag or grumble at someone.
be on to someone: informal be close to discovering the truth about an illegal or undesirable activity that someone is engaging in.
be on to something: informal have an idea or information that is likely to lead to an important discovery.
it's not on: informal it’s impractical or unacceptable.
on and off: intermittently:it rained on and off most of the afternoon
on and on: continually; at tedious length:he went on and on about his grandad’s trombone
on it: Australian/NZ informal drinking heavily.
on to
what are you on?: informal said to express incredulity at someone’s behaviour, with the implication that they must be under the influence of drugs: ‘What were you on when you made that track, man?’
you're on: informal said by way of accepting a challenge or bet.

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