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Definition have on in British English

have on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
Example

Melissa had her new dress on.

Example

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

Example

Of course he was cold - he'd got practically nothing on.

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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's got the television on.

Example

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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Definition have on in British English