Meaning of ‘Put on’ Phrasal Verb in English

Put on

To apply or place something on body part.

She put on makeup before the important meeting.

The actor put on a costume for the role in the play.

Don't forget to put on your jacket; it's cold outside.

She decided to put on her favorite dress for the party.

She put on her sunglasses before stepping out into the sun.

Apply

Place

Dress in

Remove

Take off

To make a device operate, or to cause a device to play something.

Let's put on a video game and play together.

Can you please put on some music for the party?

I put on my favorite podcast during the commute.

You put on the television to catch the latest news.

She put on a DVD to watch a movie with her friends.

They put on a live stream of the concert for those who couldn't attend.

Initiate

Start

Activate

Switch on

Power on

Turn off

Shut down

Power down