: 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
online
adverb
Examples of on line in a Sentence
Adjective
The city libraries are all online.
He likes to engage in online chats.
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Adjective
The Irish unit, which Generali inherited through its purchase of Liberty Seguros, specializes in online operations and attracted interest from several buyers.
—Sonia Sirletti, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Some dog breeds are not permitted for that reason, including Great Danes, Irish setters and bloodhounds (a complete list can be found online).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The policies range from guardrails against online bullying to heart attack response training expansions and new uterine fibroid research funding.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
It can currently be bought for between $199,000-$719,000, according to online listings.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
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“On line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20line. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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