ALL meanings of on and on
on and on
O o - preposition on and on so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook. 2
- preposition on and on so as to be a covering or wrapping for: Put the blanket on the baby. Put aluminum foil on the lamb chops before freezing them. 1
- preposition on and on in connection, association, or cooperation with; as a part or element of: to serve on a jury. 1
- preposition on and on so as to be a supporting part, base, backing, etc., of: a painting on canvas; mounted on cardboard; legs on a chair. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate place, location, situation, etc.): a scar on the face; the book on the table; a house on 19th Street. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate immediate proximity): a house on the lake; to border on absurdity. 1
- preposition on and on in the direction of: on the left; to sail on a southerly course. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate a means of conveyance or a means of supporting or supplying movement): on the wing; This car runs on electricity. Can you walk on your hands? I'll be there on the noon plane. 1
- preposition on and on by the agency or means of: drunk on wine; talking on the phone; I saw it on television. 1
- preposition on and on in addition to: millions on millions of stars. 1
- preposition on and on with respect or regard to (used to indicate the object of an action directed against or toward): Let's play a joke on him. Write a critical essay on Shakespeare. 1
- preposition on and on in a state or condition of; in the process of: on strike; The house is on fire! 1
- preposition on and on subject to: a doctor on call. 1
- preposition on and on engaged in or involved with: He's on the second chapter now. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate a source or a person or thing that serves as a source or agent): a duty on imported goods; She depends on her friends for encouragement. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate a basis or ground): on my word of honor; The movie is based on the book. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate risk or liability): on pain of death. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate progress toward or completion of an objective): We completed the project on budget. 1
- preposition on and on assigned to or occupied with; operating: Who's on the switchboard this afternoon? 1
- preposition on and on Informal. so as to disturb or affect adversely: My hair dryer broke on me. 1
- preposition on and on Informal. paid for by, especially as a treat or gift: Dinner is on me. 1
- preposition on and on taking or using as a prescribed measure, cure, or the like: The doctor had her on a low-salt diet. 1
- adverb on and on continuously and tediously 1
- preposition on and on regularly taking or addicted to: He was on drugs for two years. 1
- preposition on and on Informal. with; carried by: I have no money on me. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate time or occasion): on Sunday; We demand cash on delivery. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate the object or end of motion): to march on the capital. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate the object or end of action, thought, desire, etc.): to gaze on a scene. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate subject, reference, or respect): views on public matters. 1
- preposition on and on (used to indicate an encounter): The pickpocket crept up on a victim. 1
- adverb on and on in, into, or onto a position of being supported or attached: Sew the buttons on. 1
- adverb on and on in, into, or onto a position of covering or wrapping: Put your raincoat on. 1
- adverb on and on fast to a thing, as for support: Hold on! 1
- adverb on and on toward a place, point, activity, or object: to look on while others work. 1
- adverb on and on forward, onward, or along, as in any course or process: further on. 1
- adverb on and on with continuous activity: to work on. 1
- adverb on and on into or in active operation or performance: Turn the gas on. 1
- adjective on and on operating or in use: The television set was on. Is your brake on? 1
- adjective on and on taking place; occurring: Don't you know there's a war on? 1
- adjective on and on performing or broadcasting: The radio announcer told us we were on. 1
- adjective on and on Informal. behaving in a theatrical, lively, or ingratiating way: Around close friends, one doesn't have to be on every minute. functioning or performing at one's best: When she's on, no other tennis player is half as good. 1
- adjective on and on scheduled or planned: Anything on after supper? 1
- adjective on and on Baseball. positioned on a base or bases: They had two men on when he hit the home run. 1
- adjective on and on Cricket. noting that side of the wicket, or of the field, on which the batsman stands. 1
- noun on and on Cricket. the on side. 1
- idioms on and on on and off. off (def 54a). 1
- idioms on and on on and on, at great length, so as to become tiresome: They rambled on and on about their grandchildren. 1
- idioms on and on on the bow, Nautical. bow3 (def 8). 1
- idioms on and on on to, aware of the true nature, motive, or meaning of: I'm on to your little game. 1
- preposition on and on so as to be attached to or unified with: Hang the picture on the wall. Paste the label on the package. 0