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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During the Gulf war in 1991, Iraqi forces deployed 1,300 mines, badly damaging two US navy ships, including the USS Princeton, which it cost about $100 million to bring back on line, according to US researcher Scott Truver, who has taught at the Naval War College.

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Even if the war began to wind down in the next two weeks, it could take weeks for producers that have shuttered production to get it back on line again.

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This outlook includes around a $1.5 billion revenue hit from anticipated generic products coming on line in 2026.

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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.

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

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