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The correct spelling is online.
How to pronounce online
/ɒnˈlaɪn/
verbIPA: /ɒnˈlaɪn/
Say it like: Onl-ine
The correct spelling is online. To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state. For example: "I prefer to read online newspapers."
Usage Examples
“I prefer to read online newspapers.”
“I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.”
“Press the F1 key to access the online help.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.
adjective
- 1.Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
- 2.Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
- 3.Connected to the Internet.
- 4.Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
- 5.Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
adverb
- 1.While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.
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