Online definition
Available on or done through the Internet or some other computer network.
adjective
Connected to and ready to receive data from or transmit data to a computer or computer network.
adjective
On or by means of the Internet or some other computer network.
adverb
Designating or of equipment directly controlled by the central processing unit of a computer.
adjective
The definition of online is connected to or ready to send or receive data with a computer network.
An example of online used as an adjective is in the phrase "online computer," which means a computer that is connected to the Internet.
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Connected to the Internet.
I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.
adjective
Online is defined as on or via a computer network.
An example of online used as an adverb is in the phrase "online chat," which means chatting done over a network.
adverb
Connected to a central computer or to a computer network.
The workers' terminals are online during business hours.
adjective
Connected to or accessible by means of a computer or computer network.
In production or operation, often as part of a supply chain.
Is the new factory online yet?
adjective
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Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
The power is online.
Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!
adjective
Accessible via a computer or computer network.
An online database.
adjective
Conducted or facilitated by means of a computer network.
Online dating.
adjective
Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
- Describes a computer which is connected to the Internet or to some other communications service - i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).Is this modem online?.
adjective
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
Press the F1 key to access the online help.
The program comes with an online manual.
adjective
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Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
I prefer to read the online newspapers.
adjective
Describes actions performed over the Internet.
He works online.
adverb