be on

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для указания на то, что что-то происходит, транслируется или работает; или для выражения того, что кто-то принимает определённое вещество или лекарство.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that something is happening, being broadcast, or functioning; or to express that someone is taking a particular substance or medication.

неисчисляемое · неправильный глагол · непереходный · фразовый, неразделяемый

1. Be happening or taking placeinformal

   To be in progress or occurring.

   Происходить

   • What's on at the cinema tonight?
   • The concert is on next Friday.
   • Is the meeting still on for tomorrow?

   Синонимыcome offgo onhappenoccurtake placetranspire

2. Be functioning or operatinginformal

   To be in a state of operation or activity.

   Быть включенным

   • The lights are on in the living room.
   • Is the television on?
   • The heating is on because it's cold outside.

   Синонимыbe active

3. Be taking medication or drugsinformal

   To be using a particular substance, especially drugs or medication.

   Принимать лекарства

   • He is on antibiotics for his infection.
   • She is on painkillers after the surgery.
   • The doctor has him on a strict diet.

   Синонимыconsumedotakeuse

4. Be in a relationship or agreementinformal

   To be in a romantic relationship or to agree to something.

   Быть в отношениях или согласии

   • Are you two still on?
   • They are on for the party this weekend.
   • We are on for the deal.

   Синонимыagreeconcurgo out

Базовый глаголbe