online

adjective

UK/ˈɒn.laɪn/
US/ˈɑːn.laɪn/

Definitions of online adjective

  1. A2Before noun

    Relating to products, services, or information that are available or conducted via the internet.

    • The bookstore provides a wide selection of online books.

    • Many universities now offer online courses.

    • Customers can buy groceries online and have them delivered to their homes.

adverb

UK/ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
US/ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/

Definitions of online adverb

internet

  1. A2

    Through the internet; while connected to the internet.

    • I usually buy clothes online.

    • You can easily find many resources online.

    • I enjoy chatting with my friends online.

connected

  1. Connected to a network or system and ready to operate.

    • The new database is expected to go online next week.

    • The new production line will be online by the end of the month.

    • Once the server is online, users can access the app again.

Phrases of online adverb

  • be online

    To have the ability to access and use the internet, typically for communication or information retrieval.

    As soon as I am online, I will send you my email address.