online

adjective

on·line | \ ˈȯn-ˈlīn

Definition of online

: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet) an online database also : done while connected to such a system online shopping online games online searching

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The city libraries are all online. He likes to engage in online chats.

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From there, you’ll be asked to use a glucose monitor to check your blood sugar levels at home several times a day and to keep a log, either online or on your phone, to help your doctor track everything, ACOG says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What You Need to Know About Glucose Testing During Pregnancy," 4 Feb. 2019 Amelia works at the online and phone-in help desks at the Swedish bank SEB. — Richard Baldwin, WSJ, "White-Collar Robots Are Coming for Jobs," 31 Jan. 2019 The new burst, FRB 180814.J0422+73, was discovered in the summer of 2018, before CHIME was fully online. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "Repeating Radio Signals Are a Deep Space Mystery and Astronomers Just Found a Second One," 9 Jan. 2019 Most online and brick & mortar retailers pull out all the stops for Black Friday. — Jolie Peters, House Beautiful, "Here's Everything You Can Expect From Amazon's 2018 Black Friday Deals," 4 Oct. 2018 While its exact origins are unclear, the little essay has circulated online forums for years, and before popping up in that viral Facebook post. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Tell Your Kids About Santa Without Breaking Their Hearts," 15 Oct. 2018 Brands That Retain Value AptDeco, which launched in 2013, is an online platform that allows you to buy and sell used furniture with a major benefit. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "An Expert's Top Advice for Selling Furniture Online," 13 Sep. 2018 Like Walmart, Target has shifted its focus toward growing online, offering more options to receive web orders at home or pick up those orders in stores. — Sarah Nassauer, WSJ, "Strong Economy Can’t Save Macy’s From Retail Shifts," 10 Jan. 2019 Just pick up a new book, register for a free online class, or listen to a podcast. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Woman's Day, "30 Fun Things to Do By Yourself in Your Lifetime," 3 Jan. 2019

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