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on line

Idioms  
  1. See in line , def. 2.

  2. Actively linked to or operating a computer, as in They haven't got the printer on line yet , or Mark's been on line all morning . [Late 1900s] Also see go on , def. 9.


Example Sentences

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This outlook includes around a $1.5 billion revenue hit from anticipated generic products coming on line in 2026.

From Barron's

Most of the Moldovan capital Chisinau was temporarily without power, though it was largely back on line by 3:40 pm, according to the Moldovan energy ministry.

From Barron's

This frequently happens at the same time that consumer spending flags, and new factories come on line.

From Barron's

“When I heard the explosions, I grabbed my rosary and began to pray,” said Carolina Méndez, 50, who was among the few who ventured out Saturday, seeking medicines at a pharmacy, though no personnel had arrived to attend to clients waiting on line.

From Los Angeles Times

We are the wealthiest and most glamorous, we are living the best lives, Amal Clooney’s on line one, the pope’s on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal