“online”

Definitions

• adjective

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

  • Example:“on-line industries”

• adjective

  connected to a computer network or accessible by computer

  • Example:“an on-line database”

• adjective

  being in progress now

  • Example:“on-line editorial projects”

• adverb

  through a computer or a computer network

  • Example:“People were encouraged to submit their designs online at www.flag.govt.nz and suggest what the flag should mean on www.standfor.co.nz.”
  • Example:“Images of the boy wearing a NASA T-shirt and handcuffed by the police were quickly posted and reposted online.”