be on

verb — 4 senses

be on

verb
1

UK, Literally To be ranked at (something), based on polling.

  • The Tories are on twenty-five percent in that constituency.
2

Literally To be performative or funny in a wearying manner.

  • You don't have to be on all the time.
3

Literally To be responsible for (something).

  • That task is on you.
4

To be up to; to be engaged in or scheduled to do imminently.

African-American Vernacular

  • What are you on today?
Related terms
be on to

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