be on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be ranked at (something), based on polling.
Examples
The Tories are on twenty-five percent in that constituency.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be performative or funny in a wearying manner.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To be responsible for (something).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “be on” mean?
To be ranked at (something), based on polling.
Is “be on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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