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Meaning of "online" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ONLINE

online  [ˈɒnˌlaɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ONLINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Online can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES ONLINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Online and offline

The terms "online" and "offline" have specific meanings in regard to computer technology and telecommunications. Though common vernacular refers specifically to an Internet connection, the general definition of "online" simply indicates a state of connectivity, while "offline" indicates a disconnected state. The concepts have however been extended from their computing and telecommunication meanings into the area of human interaction and conversation, such that even offline can be used in contrast to the common usage of online. For example, discussions taking place during a business meeting are "online", while issues that do not concern all participants of the meeting should be "taken offline" — continued outside of the meeting.

Definition of online in the English dictionary

The first definition of online in the dictionary is of, relating to, or concerned with a peripheral device that is directly connected to and controlled by the central processing unit of a computer. Other definition of online is of or relating to the internet. Online is also occurring as part of, or involving, a continuous sequence of operations, such as a production line.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ONLINE


airline
ˈɛəˌlaɪn
alkaline
ˈælkəˌlaɪn
baseline
ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn
borderline
ˈbɔːdəˌlaɪn
Caroline
ˈkærəˌlaɪn
crystalline
ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn
dateline
ˈdeɪtˌlaɪn
deadline
ˈdɛdˌlaɪn
guideline
ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn
headline
ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
helpline
ˈhɛlpˌlaɪn
hotline
ˈhɒtˌlaɪn
neckline
ˈnɛkˌlaɪn
offline
ˈɒfˌlaɪn
one-line
ˈwʌnˌlaɪn
outline
ˈaʊtˌlaɪn
pipeline
ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn
skyline
ˈskaɪˌlaɪn
streamline
ˈstriːmˌlaɪn
timeline
ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ONLINE

onion-shaped
Onions
onionskin
oniony
oniscoid
Onitsha
onium compound
onium salt
onkus
onlay
onliner
onload
onlooker
onlooking
only
only child
only if
only too
only-begotten
onocentaur

WORDS THAT END LIKE ONLINE

A-line
adrenaline
aline
bottom line
decline
discipline
gasoline
hold the line
in-line
landline
lay on the line
line
mainline
masculine
on line
Pauline
storyline
tag line
underline
unline

Synonyms and antonyms of online in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «online» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
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TRANSLATION OF ONLINE

Find out the translation of online to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of online from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «online» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在线的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en línea
570 millions of speakers

English

online
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑनलाइन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُتَّصِلُ بِالْإِنْتَرْنَتِّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

при соединении с Интернетом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

online
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনলাইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en ligne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dalam talian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

online
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オンラインの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

온라인의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

nyambung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trực tuyến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆன்லைன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑनलाइन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

internet üzerinden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

online
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

online
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

онлайн
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

online
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συνδεδεμένος ηλεκτρονικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aanlyn
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

online
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tilkoplet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of online

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ONLINE»

The term «online» is very widely used and occupies the 234 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «online» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of online
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «online».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ONLINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «online» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «online» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about online

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10 QUOTES WITH «ONLINE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word online.
1
Anant Agarwal
The online credential, the online certificate is very different from an on campus certificate. And we really believe that online learning and the EdX platform and the EdX portal, these are ways in which - you can think of them as a rising tide that's going to lift all boats whether for students worldwide or on our campuses.
2
Reza Aslan
The Muslim community is completely fractured - it doesn't really exist anymore; the only place it does exist is online.
3
Bob Barr
Widespread use of online voting will create the potential for abuse that will make the problems inherent in e-voting pale in comparison.
4
Rachel Boston
I kept listening to albums where I'd hear this very joyful sound - and it was always the glockenspiel. Then I ordered one online, and I figured out how to play it.
5
Poppy Z. Brite
There are people who must spend huge amounts of time composing these online diatribes against me, all about how disgusting and terrible I am and how no one should ever read my books, and it's not enough for them to hate me, they can't stand the fact that ANYONE likes me!
6
Tina Brown
The viral power of online media has proven how fast creative ideas can be spread and adopted, using tools like cellphones, digital cameras, micro-credit, mobile banking, Facebook, and Twitter. A perfect example? The way the Green Movement in Iran caught fire thanks to social media.
7
Stephen Cohen
The cost of acquiring new customers and maintaining those relationships in an online environment versus bricks and mortar is significant.
8
Mike Davidson
For most of the '90s and the first part of this decade, content providers who wanted to publish online only needed to worry about the graphical web browser.
9
Dave deBronkart
I've been online long enough to know if I don't like the first results I get, I go look for more.
10
Chris DeWolfe
A lot of people have put their lives online and are using MySpace to manage their social lives.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ONLINE»

Discover the use of online in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to online and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Read a Book
Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a living classic that introduces and elucidates the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional ...
Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren, 2011
2
Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies ...
This book goes way beyond the how-to's of online education to a sophisticated consideration of the major challenges of teaching and learning." —Anna DiStefano, provost, Fielding Graduate University "This book captures the essence of a ...
Rena M. Palloff, Keith Pratt, 2007
3
Discussion-based Online Teaching to Enhance Student ...
This is a book for all educators and administrators in higher education, in any discipline, engaged in, or contemplating offering, online classes that involve discussion or collaborative learning.
Tisha Bender, 2003
4
100% Online Student Success
Appendices provide additional help in overcoming personal barriers to online learning success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Roxanne DuVivier, 2008
5
An Administrator's Guide to Online Education
Unlike most books regarding online education, this book is not about teaching; it is about effectively administering an online education program.
Kaye Shelton, George Saltsman, 2005
6
Harrington on Online Cash Games: 6-Max No-Limit Hold 'em
This books will teach you what you need to know to be a winner playing on the Internet.
Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie, 2010
7
The World Book Encyclopedia: So-Sz
"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and ...
World Book, Inc, 2010
8
The Theory and Practice of Online Learning
Every chapter in the widely distributed first edition has been updated,and four new chapters on current issues such as connectivism and socialsoftware innovations have been added.
Terry Anderson, 2008
9
Adolescents and Online Fan Fiction
This book presents an ethnographic and discourse analytic study of a highly popular online fan fiction writing space.
Rebecca W. Black, 2008
10
Making Online News: The Ethnography of New Media Production
Volume 2 summary: Online journalism has taken center stage in debates about the future of news. Instead of speculating, this volume offers rich empirical evidence about actual developments in online newsrooms.
Chris A. Paterson, David Domingo, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ONLINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term online is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Canberra musical instrument maker carves niche business despite …
Mr Daly said his sales were mainly through loyal customers and personal recommendations, and he did not have the time for on online store. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
2
Why do we argue online?
He had discovered online message boards where he could argue with complete strangers. Online discussion is made up of many things: jokes, ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
3
Lamphier: In the online world, it's all about trust
A Calgary couple found out the hard way that the world of online commerce can be risky. After renting their home on Airbnb, a bunch of wild ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
4
How to Watch F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Live Stream Online
Situated on the outskirts of Budapest, the Hungaroring will host the 31st Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, with another bout of ... «Heavy.com, Jul 15»
5
QuakeCon 2015: Imperial City Elder Scrolls Online DLC Coming …
By Seth G. MacyThe first part of upcoming batch of Elder Scrolls Online:Tamriel Unlimited DLC will be hitting August 31. The DLC will also be ... «IGN, Jul 15»
6
GTA 5 Online Heist Strategy
By Destin LegarieOne of the best parts of Grand Theft Auto Online is the Heists. To help you get through these missions with a little bit of ease ... «IGN, Jul 15»
7
John Russell Houser Motive: Louisiana Shooter Had Erratic, Racist …
John Russell Houser had a considerable online footprint, leaving long and confusing comments on several forums and blogs. IBTimes. «International Business Times, Jul 15»
8
VidCon a chance for fans to see online video stars in person
The online video event runs July 23-25. (Ed Crisostomo/The Orange County Register via AP) MAGS OUT; LOS ANGELES TIMES OUT; ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
9
Researchers say 'don't waste your time surfing' online medical …
(Reuters Health) – Online symptom checkers often misdiagnose patients' problems, often encouraging people to seek care for minor issues ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
10
8 Worst Ways to Make Money Online
Some ways to earn money online should be avoided simply because they are risky, illegal, dangerous or unprofitable. Beware of the following. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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