online

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/ɒnˈlaɪn/ English

Definitions

verb

To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.

adjective

Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.“I prefer to read online newspapers.”
Connected to the Internet.“I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.”
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.“Press the F1 key to access the online help.”

adverb

While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.“He works online.”

Related words

Synonyms

electronically electronics electronic electron screen lane carriageway in-line onscreen on-line on-screen inline line e-mail computerised row

Antonyms

hardcopy offline brick and mortar

Associated

offline retailer streaming forums poker chat marketplace portal gaming gambling networking database

Rhymes

saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline line fine

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