WordNet
v. appear in a show, on T.V., radio, etc.; "The news won't be on tonight" [syn: get on]
Usage examples of "be on".
They might not know John was the man they were after, but they'd be on the alert for anything unusual.
And you, Vickydo you promise me, on your word of honor, that you did not know he would be on this cruise?
If they tracked him down he could come up with a legitimate excuse for changing hotels, and my name would not be on the register.
David Carver works for the post office, and Gary figures he must be on vacation this week.
If they did, I was the one who'd most likely be on the hook in case of a lawsuit.
They wouldn't all be on this cursed ship if it weren't for Sister Liliana.
I'm sure he's shivering in a corner right now, waiting for you to come vanquish him, so you best be on with it, then.
If you would simply help us get to the bottom of a few, simple matters, you could be on your way with our heartfelt appreciation.
When they see we fight to stop the fighting, and not simply to conquer and dominate, or for plunder, they will be on our side, and the forces of peace will be invincible.
Sooner or later, you will be on your knees begging to swear fidelity to the emperor.
But Sharon's photograph should be on file in the employee records of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Media.
He may be on somebody's payroll, and he may have to go back to his boss for orders when he's in a jam.
And now he was even more restless to get his hands on the dossiers that should be on their way to meet him.
The idea that she might be on another ship is as difficult for her to accept as it might be for a medieval monk to comprehend the idea of being on another world.