always-on
adjective
al·ways-on
ˈȯl-wēz-ˈȯn 
-ˈän,
-wəz-,
-(ˌ)wāz-,
also ˈȯ-
: always active, operating, or powered
an always-on Internet connection
When a power shortage occurs and electricity costs rise, the always-on devices scattered throughout … your facility consume increasingly expensive power.—
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Now, for many people, audio is an always-on layer of life.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The battery easily pushed through 33 hours with the always-on display, even with sleep tracking enabled.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Getty Images An always-on culture decreases retention and creates a revolving door of talent, Sarah Wernér, co-founder of Husmus, told CNBC.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 June 2025
Create a sustainable visibility system If the always-on approach to social media isn’t your thing, create a system that respects your need for recharge time while maintaining consistent visibility.
Block one day each month for content creation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The battery easily pushed through 33 hours with the always-on display, even with sleep tracking enabled.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Getty Images An always-on culture decreases retention and creates a revolving door of talent, Sarah Wernér, co-founder of Husmus, told CNBC.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 June 2025
Create a sustainable visibility system If the always-on approach to social media isn’t your thing, create a system that respects your need for recharge time while maintaining consistent visibility.
Block one day each month for content creation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for always-on
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“Always-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always-on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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