turn (someone) on to (something)

idiom

: to cause (someone) to use or become interested in (something) for the first time
She turned him on to water-skiing.
He was turned on to classical music by a teacher.

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Additionally, my Alexa routine to have the heater turn on to 75 degrees when a Eufy Floodlight detected motion worked every time. PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025 Both iOS and Android have time management tools that your child can turn on to remind them to take a break or prevent them from using specific apps during certain times or after a specified amount of time. Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024

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“Turn (someone) on to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20%28someone%29%20on%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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