sound on

[/saʊnd ɑːn/]
verb phrase / adjective phrase
som ligado / com som ativado
1. Audio output is enabled or active on a device
Make sure the sound is on before watching the video.
Certifique-se de que o som está ligado antes de assistir ao vídeo.
2. A device or application has audio activated and functional
The TV is on but the sound is on mute.
A TV está ligada mas o som está mudo.
3. To enable or activate audio output
Turn the sound on, I want to hear the music.
Ligue o som, quero ouvir a música.
This is a modern technological phrase commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing electronic devices, streaming platforms, and digital media. It reflects the globalized nature of digital communication and entertainment.
NYC Slang
turn it up / unmute it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audio enabledsound activatedunmutedvolume up
Antonyms / Antônimos
sound offmutedsilentno audio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
som ligado / com som ativado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
som ligado
Standard colloquial usage
São Paulo
som ligado / ativar o som
Technical and casual usage
Portugal
som ligado / som ativo
Portuguese European variant

Related Words

volume controlspeakeraudio settingsmute button

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn the sound up
switch the sound on
enable audio
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