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Definition have on in American English

have on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to be wearing particular clothes, shoes, etc.

Example

I couldn't see. I didn't have my glasses on.

Example

Melissa had her new dress on.

Example

Of course he was cold - he had practically nothing on.

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
2

if you have the radio, television, heating, etc. on, you have switched it on and it is working

Example

I can't talk to him while he has the television on.

Example

We haven't had the air conditioning on all summer.

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax
3

to have information about someone that shows they have done something dishonest or illegal

Example

They haven't got anything on Marlowe, so they can't arrest him.

Synonyms and related words
know realize have heard of
4

to have arranged to do something at a particular time, so that you are not available to do anything else

Example

Do you have anything on for tomorrow afternoon?

Synonyms and related words
plan arrange organize
5

to be trying to make someone believe something that is not true, as a joke

Example

He's having you on: don't take any notice of him.

Synonyms and related words
joke tell quip
Definition have on in American English