on-line

Thân thiện

The team holds an on-line meeting to discuss the project.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Connected to or available through a computer network, especially the internet: Describes a state of connectivity where a device or service is linked to a central system or other devices, allowing for communication and data access.
   • Happening or functioning in real-time, while connected: Refers to processes, activities, or transactions that occur immediately during an active connection, without delay.
   • Placed or situated on a regular route or line of transport: Used to describe industries or facilities located along a standard transportation route.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective (Computer Connectivity):
  • The library provides an on-line catalog for searching books from home.
  • Please ensure your computer is on-line before starting the software update.
• Adjective (Real-Time Activity):
  • The customer support chat is on-line 24 hours a day.
  • We conducted an on-line meeting with our international team.
• Adjective (Transportation Route):
  • The factory is an on-line industry, benefiting from direct rail access.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on-line": To be in a state of active connection to a network.
  • The server must be on-line for the application to function.
• "to go on-line": To establish a connection to a network.
  • The new service will go on-line at midnight.

Variants and Related Words

• Online (adj, adv): The more common modern spelling, often used interchangeably with "on-line." It describes anything related to or conducted via the internet.
  • Online shopping has become very popular.
• Off-line (adj): Not connected to a network; operating independently.
  • The system can work in an off-line mode.

Synonyms

• Connected: Linked to a network.
• Live: Operating or broadcasting in real-time.
• Networked: Interconnected with other computers or devices.

Antonyms

• Off-line: Disconnected from a network.
• Local: Existing or operating on a single device without a network connection.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• On-line community: A group of people interacting via the internet.
• On-line transaction: A purchase or financial activity completed via the internet.
• On-line learning: Education delivered via digital resources and the internet.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being in progress now
   • on-line editorial projects
2. connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
   • an on-line database
3. on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
   • on-line industries

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• on-line
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