online

Signification

Adj

1. Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
2. Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
3. Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
4. Connected to the Internet.
5. Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
6. Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
7. (slang) Immersed in Internet culture. (Usually modified by an intensifier such as extremely or terminally)

Adv

While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.

Verb

To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈɒnlaɪn/

Étymologie

1950, from on + line.