On line Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɫaɪn
AHN-LYN
ˈɒn/ /lˈaɪn
ON-LYN
Definition
'On line' means connected to the internet or a network, able to access or communicate digitally. It can also refer to something being active or available electronically.
Usage & Nuances
'On line' is now more commonly written as one word: 'online.' It is informal and used in both technical and everyday contexts about internet activities. In engineering, 'on line' can also mean a machine is operating.
Spanish: en líneaPortuguese (BR): on-line - em linhaPortuguese (PT): em linhaChinese (Simplified): 在线Chinese (Traditional): 線上Hindi: ऑनलाइनArabic: على الإنترنتBengali: অনলাইনেRussian: онлайнJapanese: オンラインVietnamese: trực tuyếnKorean: 온라인Turkish: çevrimiçiUrdu: آن لائنIndonesian: online - daring
Example Sentences
My friends are on line right now.
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Are you on line for the video call?
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You need to be on line to download the file.
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The store’s customer service chat is always on line to help you.
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Don’t worry, the payment system is now back on line after the update.
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Sometimes the website goes down, but it’s usually on line all day.
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