🇬🇧 Put on meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Put on” means to start a machine or device—like a music player, game console, or DVD player—by pressing a button or switch so it begins to play sound, video, or do its job.

I put on a recording of clapping after I cleaned my room, because if nobody else will cheer for me, the speakers will.

We put on a video of a crackling fireplace, and the heater got jealous and started working extra hard.

My brother put on spooky music, and even the toaster looked nervous.

We put on a recording of a lion’s roar, and our cat resigned from being the boss of the house.

I put on a counting song, and suddenly my baby sister became a tiny dancing calculator.

A girl and her small dog sit sad in the room. She put on the radio. She put on a song and the room felt warm. She put on the TV, then put on a new song from her phone. She put on the lamp with one tap. The dog jumps, they smile and dance.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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