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Meaning in simple English

US /ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/ · UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

online means: Connected to the internet or another computer network.

adjective

CONNECTED COMPUTERA2

Connected to the internet or another computer network.

  • The computer is online.
  • All our servers were online yesterday.
  • Is your tablet online yet?

Similar words: connected

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: be online, online computer, online server, stay online

adverb

USING INTERNETA2

Using the internet or a connected computer system.

  • I buy books online.
  • We booked our tickets online yesterday.
  • Do you study online or attend classes?

Similar words: on the internet

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: shop online, work online, pay online, study online

preposition

NETWORK CONNECTIONA2

Connected to a larger electronic network, usually the internet.

  • The system is online again.
  • Our new network came online last week.
  • Keep the server online during the update.

Similar words: connected

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: come online, back online, system online

READY TO WORKB2

Turned on and ready to work, especially when controlled by a computer.

  • The printer is online again.
  • Engineers brought the machine online this morning.
  • Production can begin once all the equipment is online.

Similar words: operational, running

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: bring online, back online, come online

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