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Added 3 October 2026

online

/ˈɒnlaɪn/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about online at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid. Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
Is this modem online?
Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid.
Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
Is this modem online?

adverb

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

verb

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

Origin

1950, from on + line.

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