‘Still, only thirty-one computers were online - that is connected to each other - in 1960.’
‘After the thirty seconds, the system would be completely back online and the IMX network would again run for a full year.’
1.1(of an activity or service) available on or performed using the Internet or other computer network.
‘Also available is an online shopping service that lists recommended foods based on a person's medical history.’
‘The free online service is available on the Joburg City website, under e-services.’
‘They also say they are more interested in the Internet for online entertainment than other users, according to the study.’
‘You can find more information about online education on the internet.’
‘Godfrey has also sued several other Internet service providers and online publications.’
adverb
1While connected to a computer or under computer control.
‘Once inside, the controls came online as he flicked on a few switches.’
‘Moments later the flight control system came online, my HUD flickering into life.’
‘Security controls had been back online as well as the little traps they planted through the space station.’
1.1By means of the Internet or other computer network.
‘shoppers would rather pick up the phone than do business online’
‘Mobile users will be able to make video calls, download pictures online or access the Internet at faster speeds via 3G technology.’
‘White goods are becoming increasingly popular to buy online, with internet sales now accounting for 6.6% of the market.’
‘Exams and unit tests could be taken online over the internet.’
‘But those of us who shop online know the internet puts an end to a lot of the frustration of shopping in the high street.’
‘Smartads is dedicated to helping you expose your business online and offline.’
‘The horrific nature of many of the war-related images that have appeared online have left Internet users with a range of feelings.’
‘Key risks in doing business online were identified as damage to reputations, fraud and intellectual property losses.’
‘Toefel compared buying art over the Internet to buying clothes online.’
‘In the campaign, police used the Internet, searching online for the fugitives.’
‘About 13m people bank online and internet fraud cost the banking industry more than £45m in 2003.’
‘You should also try not to bank online over a wireless network.’
‘Most companies expect to be doing some business online by next year, he stated.’
‘If they did a better job and more people watched online, those networks would lose even more.’
‘Ease of use is an important characteristic when residents decide to conduct government business online.’
‘Imagine being able to design and order your business card online without even having to leave your office desk.’
‘There was also the facility to order prints online by connecting to the Internet and paying online without having to go to a photo outlet.’
‘We re-engineered all the forms to allow companies to conduct their regulatory business online.’
‘This is obviously a paid for service, but we do help ensure your business is a success online.’
‘Intelligence analysts and operatives surf its secrets with the ease of an Internet user shopping for books online.’
1.2With processing of computer data carried out simultaneously with its production.
2In or into operation or existence.
‘the company has additional production capacity coming online later this year’
‘The new facility came online this month and expects to ramp up to full production by March.’
‘If all goes well, Munton said construction could begin as early as September, with a fully operational plant online in about a year.’
‘Air National Guard offices are expected to go online in July.’
‘Now that we have reminded them, we expect it to be online shortly.’
‘The legwork has been taken out of the planning procedure by a Yorkshire council which has become one of the first authorities in Britain to put the whole process online.’
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