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online

Definition

  • adjective: connected to a computer, a computer network, or the Internet
  • adjective: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (as the Internet)
  • synonyms: connected, current, machine-accessible

Examples

  • I went 'online' to do a search for information about new cars.

  • He likes to engage in 'online' chats/discussions.

  • She spends a lot of her free time 'online'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) it will end this war. Except that it is the Resistance that will be terminated. Not Skynet. ASHDOWN: Get the attack on Skynet Central back online. l want our aircraft in the sky immediately. Sir. Sir, we've got a bogey with a very large radar signature... ...closing in on our position. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation