online

/ɒnˈlaɪn/

verb

  1. 1

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

adjective

  1. 1

    Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.

  2. 2

    Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

    I prefer to read online newspapers.
  3. 3

    Connected to the Internet.

    I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.
  4. 4

    Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

    Press the F1 key to access the online help.
  5. 5

    Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

    Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!

adverb

  1. 1

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

    He works online.

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