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1. (adj.) on-line
operating under the direct control of, or connected to, a main computer.
2. on-line
connected by computer to one or more other computers or networks, as through a commercial electronic information service or the Internet.
3. on-line
of or designating a business that transmits electronic information over telecommunications lines:
an online bookstore.
4. on-line
available or operating on a computer or computer network:
an online dictionary.
5. on-line
by means of or using a computer:
online shopping.
6. (adv.) on-line
with or through a computer, esp. over a network.
Etymology: (1945–50)
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1. (adj) on-line, online
on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
"on-line industries"
2. (adj) on-line, online
connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
"an on-line database"
3. (adj) on-line(a), online
being in progress now
"on-line editorial projects"
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