online
or on-line, on line
[ on-lahyn, awn- ]
/ ˈɒnˈlaɪn, ˈɔn- /
adjective
adverb
with or through a computer, especially over a network.
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Origin of online
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby online
onkelos, onkus, onlap, onlay, onliest, online, online catalog, online dictionary, online thesaurus, onliner, onload
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British Dictionary definitions for online
online
on-line
/ (ˈɒnˌlaɪn) /
adjective
of, relating to, or concerned with a peripheral device that is directly connected to and controlled by the central processing unit of a computer
of or relating to the internetonline shopping
occurring as part of, or involving, a continuous sequence of operations, such as a production line
adverb
while connected to a computer or the internet
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Scientific definitions for online
online
[ ŏn′līn′ ]
Connected to or accessible by means of a computer or computer network.
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Cultural definitions for online
online
A term referring to locations on or use of the Internet. The term can be used to refer to a specific location or Web page (“Our sales catalogues can be found online at — ”) or to a personal activity (“I went online to find the information you wanted.”)
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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