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on-site

American

[on-sahyt, awn-] / ˈɒnˈsaɪt, ˈɔn- /

Or on site

adjective

accomplished or located at the site of a particular activity or happening.

Faculty, staff, and graduate students have two options for on-site childcare.

adverb

on or at a particular site.

They treated the wounded on-site before putting them on a helicopter for evacuation.

Etymology

Origin of on-site

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Elphick thanked the people who had found the vandalised pieces and said they would require repair and rewelding, costing about £1,000 to fix on-site.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The credit would be awarded to businesses that install or upgrade their own on-site water-recycling systems, as well as to those that build or expand municipal systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A city hearing concerning on-site alcohol sales provided the public a chance to air their opinions on the possible reopening of the Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood on Tuesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Offering the “highest degree of service,” the building also provides on-site, 24/7 staff.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

There was an on-site Wellness Center with counseling, health, and academic support services.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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