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on-line

Definitions of on-line
  1. adjective
    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
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    Antonyms:
    off-line
    not connected to a computer network
  2. adjective
    on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
    on-line industries”
    synonyms: online
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    Antonyms:
    off-line
    not on a regular route of a transportation system
  3. adjective
    being in progress now
    on-line editorial projects”
    synonyms: online
    current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
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