Cock-on

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑk- ˈɑn/

Cock-on (verb)

  1. To switch on a machine or device.
  2. To prepare a firearm to be ready for use.

Examples

  • He cocked-on the radio to listen to music.
  • She cocked-on the fan to cool the room.

Common collocations: cock-on the TV, cock-on the lights, cock-on the gun, cock-on the crossbow