The term 'turns on' can be defined in many ways, but the crossword solutions for this term are 'enables' (7 letters), 'HINGES' (6 letters), 'starts' (6 letters), 'excites' (7 letters), 'attracts' (8 letters), and 'activates' (9 letters). Each of these words can be used to describe the action of turning something on. For example, 'enables' implies that something is being enabled or allowed to happen, 'HINGES' suggests that something is being opened or closed, 'starts' implies that something is beginning, 'excites' suggests that something is being energized, 'attracts' implies that something is being drawn to a certain place or thing, and 'activates' implies that something is being set in motion.