Associations to the word «Online»

Wiktionary

ONLINE, adjective. Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
ONLINE, adjective. Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid.
ONLINE, adjective. 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 established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).
ONLINE, adjective. Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
ONLINE, adjective. Connected to the Internet.
ONLINE, adjective. Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
ONLINE, adjective. Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
ONLINE, adverb. Describes actions performed over the Internet.
ONLINE BANKING, noun. (banking) Synonym of e-banking.
ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG, noun. (library science) A computerized online publicly accessible catalog of the materials held in a library, or library system.

Dictionary definition

ONLINE, adjective. On a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system; "on-line industries".
ONLINE, adjective. Connected to a computer network or accessible by computer; "an on-line database".
ONLINE, adjective. Being in progress now; "on-line editorial projects".

Wise words

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