switched on

[/swɪtʃt ɒn/]

adjective/verb phrase

ligado; atento; antenado

1. (of a device) turned on; operating

Make sure the TV is switched on before the game starts.

Certifique-se de que a TV está ligada antes do jogo começar.

2. (figurative) alert, aware, and engaged with current trends or information

He's a switched-on manager who understands modern business practices.

Ele é um gerente antenado que entende as práticas comerciais modernas.

3. (informal) intelligent, quick-witted, or perceptive

She's a switched-on student who asks great questions.

Ela é uma aluna perspicaz que faz ótimas perguntas.

NYC Slang

woke; on point; sharp; tuned in

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ligado; antenado

commonly used in both technical and figurative contexts

São Paulo

ligado; conectado

standard usage, particularly common in business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ligado; por dentro

informal usage for the figurative meaning

Portugal

ligado; atento; perspicaz

formal and informal contexts, slightly less common slang usage

have your head switched on

get switched on to something

keep switched on

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