Flash on

verb

To suddenly light up or enable.

The indicator lights on the car's dashboard flashed on.
Visual representation of "flash on" - To suddenly light up or enable.

Often appears as...

  • lights flash on
  • screen flash on
verb

To suddenly think of or remember something.

His name flashed on me after we parted ways.
Visual representation of "flash on" - To suddenly think of or remember something.

Often appears as...

  • memory flash on
  • remembers flash on

Usage tips

Neutral

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb

To display or present something briefly and quickly.

The software update information flashed on the screen for a moment.
Visual representation of "flash on" - To display or present something briefly and quickly.

Often appears as...

  • information flash on
  • numbers flash on

Usage tips

Neutral

Technical

verb

To suddenly light up or enable.

The indicator lights on the car's dashboard flashed on.
Visual representation of "flash on" - To suddenly light up or enable.

Often appears as...

  • lights flash on
  • screen flash on
verb

To suddenly think of or remember something.

His name flashed on me after we parted ways.
Visual representation of "flash on" - To suddenly think of or remember something.

Often appears as...

  • memory flash on
  • remembers flash on

Usage tips

Neutral

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb

To display or present something briefly and quickly.

The software update information flashed on the screen for a moment.
Visual representation of "flash on" - To display or present something briefly and quickly.

Often appears as...

  • information flash on
  • numbers flash on

Usage tips

Neutral

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
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Sudden Activation

Refers to lights or devices turning on unexpectedly or quickly.

Illustration for Sudden Activation
We were startled when the room lights flashed on at midnight.
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Automatic Response

Often used for systems that activate without manual input, like sensors.

Illustration for Automatic Response
As we entered the building, the security lights flashed on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Alert

Signals attention to something important, like a warning or notification.

Illustration for Visual Alert
The smoke detector's red light flashed on, signaling danger.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sudden Activation

Refers to lights or devices turning on unexpectedly or quickly.

Illustration for Sudden Activation
We were startled when the room lights flashed on at midnight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Automatic Response

Often used for systems that activate without manual input, like sensors.

Illustration for Automatic Response
As we entered the building, the security lights flashed on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Alert

Signals attention to something important, like a warning or notification.

Illustration for Visual Alert
The smoke detector's red light flashed on, signaling danger.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sudden Activation

Refers to lights or devices turning on unexpectedly or quickly.

Illustration for Sudden Activation
We were startled when the room lights flashed on at midnight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Automatic Response

Often used for systems that activate without manual input, like sensors.

Illustration for Automatic Response
As we entered the building, the security lights flashed on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Alert

Signals attention to something important, like a warning or notification.

Illustration for Visual Alert
The smoke detector's red light flashed on, signaling danger.
Visual representation of the word "Flash on"

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