| online | |
| 1. adj. Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. | |
| 2. adj. Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid. | |
| 3. adj. Describes a computer which is connected to the Internet or to some other communications service – i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has e | |
| Is this modem online? | |
| 4. adj. Available over, or delivered from, the Internet. | |
| I prefer to read online newspapers. | |
| 5. adj. Connected to the Internet. | |
| I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email. | |
| 6. adj. Available on a computer system, even if not networked. | |
| Press the F1 key to access the online help. | |
| The program comes with an online manual. | |
| 7. adj. Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant. | |
| The power is online. | |
| Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country! | |
| 8. adv. Describes actions performed over the Internet. | |
| He works online. | |
