online
adjective [ before noun ]
INTERNET, IT uk/ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ usavailable or done on the internet:
an online account/database/magazine Opening an online bank account couldn't be easier.
online trading/advertising/shopping There has been a increase in online trading by individuals.
The company built an online presence with its Web site.
online retailers/investors
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online
adverb
uk/ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ us INTERNET, IT
bought, done, or used on the internet:
All our products are readily available online.
do/trade/work online The chain of 315 stores also trades online.
buy sth/order sth/shop online Shoppers are getting used to buying online.
apply/book online Compare more than 400 credit cards and apply online.
be/go online
INTERNET, IT
to be or become connected to the internet so that you can use its services:
I went online to look for a cheap flight.
come online
to be connected to a system and start production of goods, energy, services, etc.:
A gas field producing an estimated 20 million cubic meters a day is scheduled to come online by the end of next year.
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