Definitions

on-line

ADJECTIVE

connected to the internet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

networked wired

WEAK

accessible accessible by computer connected electronically connected hooked up installed linked on stream on the Internet operative plugged in ready for use

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez and was robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives by Will Smith and Andy Pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The U.A.E. will be able to bring more capacity on line whenever it can, but it’s not the end of OPEC, Babin said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Lowry stepped up at the 190-yard sixth hole and delivered a 7-iron right on line with the flagstick before it trickled into the side of the cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

This outlook includes around a $1.5 billion revenue hit from anticipated generic products coming on line in 2026.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The people who had them never left, or when they did they would pass the job on to another family member who was already waiting on line.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat