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Definition hit on in British English

hit on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to suddenly have an idea

Example

They hit on the idea of celebrating the occasion with a concert.

Synonyms and related words
measure come up with judge
2

to discover something by chance

Example

She was scared he might hit on the truth.

Synonyms and related words
find out read up on hear of
3

to try to start a conversation with someone because you are sexually attracted to them

Synonyms and related words
ask out flirt chat up
Definition hit on in British English