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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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

Most of the Moldovan capital Chisinau was temporarily without power, though it was largely back on line by 3:40 pm, according to the Moldovan energy ministry.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

She noted that she is paying this much because she knows that members of legacy media also have the money to spend on line sitters.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2025

England have seemed set on a high-tempo defence system, based on line speed and applying pressure to the opposition's skills.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2024

He turned to the woman standing on line behind him.

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