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

These pairings teach one to see, to make connections based on line, volume, color and texture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

This frequently happens at the same time that consumer spending flags, and new factories come on line.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

There was no one on line when they got to the school.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer