Be on

Verb

Word Frequency: 20.4

Definitions

1.VerbTo be ranked at (something), based on polling.

"The Tories are on twenty-five percent in that constituency."

2.VerbTo be performative or funny in a wearying manner.

"You don't have to be on all the time."

3.VerbTo be responsible for (something).

"That task is on you."

4.VerbTo be up to; to be engaged in or scheduled to do imminently.

"What are you on today?"

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