online
/ɒnˈlaɪn/
verb
- 1
To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.
adjective
- 1
Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
- 2
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
“I prefer to read online newspapers.”
- 3
Connected to the Internet.
“I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.”
- 4
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
“Press the F1 key to access the online help.”
- 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!”
Antonyms
adverb
- 1
While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.
“He works online.”
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