online

or on-line, on line

[ on-lahyn, awn- ]
/ ˈɒnˈlaɪn, ˈɔn- /

adjective

adverb

with or through a computer, especially over a network.
Compare offline.

Origin of online

First recorded in 1945–50

Example sentences from the Web for online

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 internet online 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
See offline

Scientific definitions for online

online
[ ŏnlīn ]

Connected to or accessible by means of a computer or computer network.

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.”)