online

English

/ˈɒnˌlaɪn/, /ɒnˈlaɪn/

adj
Definitions
  • Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
  • Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
  • Connected to the Internet.
  • Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
  • Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

Etymology

Compound from English on (suffix for ketones, preposition) + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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