turn (someone) on to (something)

phrase

: 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.

Examples of turn (someone) on to (something) in a Sentence

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In addition, Apple noted that DarkSword doesn't appear to work on iPhones that've enabled Lockdown Mode, which users can turn on to prevent spyware threats at the cost of disabling certain features. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026

A little further on, a right turn on to Olivas Park Drive leads to the South Jetty Beach, Island Packers Cruises and the visitor center. — Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 4 June 2025

The security camera footage shows two cars turn on to the street. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024

The radios automatically turn on to relay an alert and can be operated by battery. — Kasha Patel, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2023

Activated by the sensors, cameras will turn on to capture nearby incidents. — Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 14 Jan. 2022

Even her smart lightbulbs refused to turn on to dispel the winter gloom. — Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 8 Dec. 2021