online

Connected to the internet or another computer network.

• The computer is online.
• All our servers were online yesterday.
• Is your tablet online yet?

Similar words: connected

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: be online, online computer, online server, stay online

Using the internet or a connected computer system.

• I buy books online.
• We booked our tickets online yesterday.
• Do you study online or attend classes?

Similar words: on the internet

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: shop online, work online, pay online, study online

Connected to a larger electronic network, usually the internet.

• The system is online again.
• Our new network came online last week.
• Keep the server online during the update.

Similar words: connected

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: come online, back online, system online

Turned on and ready to work, especially when controlled by a computer.

• The printer is online again.
• Engineers brought the machine online this morning.
• Production can begin once all the equipment is online.

Similar words: operational, running

Opposites: offline

Common phrases: bring online, back online, come online