online

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online

The student completes an online quiz on her laptop.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Connected to or available through a computer network, especially the internet: Describes a state of connectivity or accessibility via a digital network.
    • Operating, functioning, or conducted while connected to a system or network: Refers to activities, services, or processes that occur in real-time through a network connection.
    • On a regular transportation route: Pertaining to services or industries that are part of a scheduled route, such as for railroads or airlines.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The library's catalog is online, so you can search for books from home.
    • She took an online course to improve her skills.
    • The new engine is part of the airline's online fleet.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be online": to be connected to a network or the internet.
    • I can't help you right now; my computer is not online.
  • "to go online": to connect to a network or the internet.
    • He goes online every morning to check the news.
  • "online presence": the existence and visibility of a person or organization on the internet.
    • The company is working to improve its online presence.
Variants and Related Words
  • On-line (adjective): An alternative spelling for "online."
  • Offline (adjective): Not connected to a computer network or the internet.
    • I saved the document to work on it offline.
Synonyms
  • Connected: Linked to a network.
  • Networked: Integrated into a system of interconnected computers.
  • Web-based: Operating via the World Wide Web.
Related Phrases
  • Online shopping: The activity of buying goods or services over the internet.
    • Online shopping has become very popular.
  • Online banking: The practice of conducting financial transactions via a bank's website.
    • Online banking is convenient but requires strong passwords.
  • Come online: To become operational or available on a network.
    • The new server will come online next week.
online

The student completes an online quiz on her laptop.

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