What does online mean?

Definitions for online
on·line

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word online.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. on-line, onlineadjective

    being in progress now

    "on-line editorial projects"

  2. on-line, onlineadjective

    connected to a computer network or accessible by computer

    "an on-line database"

  3. on-line, onlineadjective

    on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system

    "on-line industries"

Wiktionary

  1. onlineadverb

    Describes actions performed over the internet.

    He works online.

  2. onlineadjective

    Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.

  3. onlineadjective

    Available over the Internet.

    I prefer to read the online newspapers.

  4. onlineadjective

    connected to the internet

    I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.

  5. onlineadjective

    Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

    Press the F1 key to access the online help.

  6. onlineadjective

    Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

Wikipedia

  1. Online

    Online is a song co-written and performed by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in July 2007 as the second single from the album 5th Gear. The single is Paisley's ninth overall Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as his fifth consecutive Number One. In addition, the song's music video won a Video of the Year award for Paisley at the 2007 Country Music Association awards. Paisley wrote this song with Kelley Lovelace and Chris DuBois.

ChatGPT

  1. online

    Online refers to a state of being connected to the internet or a computer network, enabling digital communication, data sharing, and real-time interaction. It can also refer to activities performed over the internet, such as shopping, gaming, learning, etc. It is the opposite of "offline," which indicates a lack of internet or network connection.

Editors Contribution

  1. onlinenoun

    A system located somewhere in the general server surface area of a domain possessing a movement of a group that creates or appears to follow such teachings. 1.) controlled by or connected to another computer or to a network. Connected to the internet or world wide web. 2.) in or into operation or existence.

    The server online holds the interior info about the exterior books.

    Etymology: Active users


    Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on May 14, 2024  


  2. online

    Active on the internet.

    There are lots of interesting facts and things to learn online.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 24, 2020  

Suggested Resources

  1. Online

    Online vs. On-line -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Online and On-line.

Anagrams for online »

  1. El Nino

  2. El Niño

  3. Lonnie

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of online in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of online in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of online in a Sentence

  1. Mark Ostrowski:

    I'd never thought I would buy steak online, but I'm buying steak online, people really need to keep track of their footprint and go through and delete accounts, remove credit cards, move personal information off a lot of these things after they do their purchasing — especially if it's a one-time type purchase.

  2. Jamie Greene:

    When we were asked to leave the plane, we went online to find the cheapest place to stay … Food for five people, renting a car — it adds up so quickly.We had to change hotels three times.

  3. Jasminko Halilovic:

    It all started when I put online a simple question: What does childhood in war mean for you? we have the idea to expand the museum's scope and start collecting memories from other conflict zones so as to create a universal exhibition that would serve as a warning against new wars.

  4. Khalid Khan:

    Those who have not been finding success with their online dating profile should go through these findings and see if they can use any of the advice to improve the image they're portraying of themselves online.

  5. Xavier Becerra:

    This suit was brought by power brokers who have an obvious financial interest in maintaining their stronghold on the public's access to online content. California, the country's economic engine, has the right to exercise its sovereign powers under the Constitution and we will do everything we can to protect the right of our 40 million consumers to access information by defending a free and open Internet.

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