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on-line

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: on-line

1
adj
connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
2
adj
on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
3
adj
being in progress now
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: on-line
1

adj connected to a computer network or accessible by computer

“an on-line database”
Synonyms:
online
connected, machine-accessible
stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer
Antonyms:
off-line
not connected to a computer network
2

adj on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system

on-line industries”
Synonyms:
online
Antonyms:
off-line
not on a regular route of a transportation system
3

adj being in progress now

on-line editorial projects”
Synonyms:
online
current
occurring in or belonging to the present time
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