Definitions for "On"
Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on; the beat goes on.
Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, "He is neither on nor off," that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute.
In progress; proceeding; ongoing; as, a game is on.
At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
At the time of; -- often conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear in full dress or uniform; the shop is closed on Sundays.
Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind.
Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse; based on certain assumptions.
By virtue of; with the pledge of; -- denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged; as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honor.
On is the title of a 1993 EP by the British electronic music artist Richard D. James, more commonly known by his recording alias of Aphex Twin. It was released November 15, 1993 by Warp Records.
On is the sixth studio album from Japanese electronica/rock duo Boom Boom Satellites, released on May 17, 2006.
In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss; thought on thought.
Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as, the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island.
To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling to the surface of another; as, rain falls on the earth.
Occupied with; in the performance of; as, only three officers are on duty; on a journey; on the job; on an assignment; on a case; on the alert.
performing or scheduled for duties; "I'm on from five to midnight"; "Naval personnel on duty in Alaska"; "her on-duty hours were 11p.m. to 7 a.m."
in consequence of, or following; as, on the ratification of the treaty, the armies were disbanded; start on the count of three.
At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast.
Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
indicates continuity or persistence or concentration; "his spirit lives on"; "shall I read on?"
In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society.
In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
At the peril of, or for the safety of.
In reference to; about; concerning; as, to think on it; to meditate on it.
in operation or operational; "left the oven on"; "the switch is in the on position"
On is a switching state, contrasted to off; see off.
Attached to the body, as clothing or ornament, or for use.
In the service of; connected with; a member of; as, he is on a newspaper; on a committee.