Usage examples of "On" in English with translation to Portuguese

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I keep on not understanding. Continuo sem entender.
I usually go on foot. Eu normalmente vou a pé.
What's going on here? O que está acontecendo aqui?
He turned on the radio. Ele ligou o rádio.
He's on his own Ele está sozinho
I arrived at the station on time. Cheguei à estação a tempo.
He had decided on a new policy. Ele decidiu usar uma nova política.
I'm here on business Eu estou aqui a negócios
"Have you finished?" "On the contrary, I have not even begun yet." "Você terminou?" "Ao contrário, eu ainda nem comecei."
You can rely on him. Pode confiar nele.
Tom can walk on his hands. Tom consegue andar com as mãos.
Hold on a second, I'll be right back. Don't hang up! Espere um segundo; eu voltarei rápido. Não desligue!
I insist on your being present. Eu insisto que você esteja presente.
Switch on the light. I can't see anything. Acenda a luz. Eu não consigo ver nada.
I told her to give up on that crazy thought. Disse a ela que era melhor desistir daquele plano inimaginável.
I was planning on going to the beach today, but then it started to rain. Eu estava planejando ir à praia hoje, mas então começou a chover.
The young mother put on a beautiful outfit. A mãezinha põe o belo vestido.
There's a secret path on the left. Há um caminho secreto à esquerda.
I'll explain the matter to you later on. Eu explicarei o assunto a você mais tarde.
How on earth did you know that? Como é que você sabia disso?
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