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on-line

/ˈɒn.laɪn/

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adjective

/ˈɒn.laɪn/formalITobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее написание слова 'online' через дефис, в современном английском практически не используется.

An older, hyphenated spelling of 'online', now largely obsolete in modern English.

  1. Connected to a networkA2formal

    Connected to a computer network or accessible via the internet.

    ruПодключенный к сети

    • The store offers on-line shopping for convenience.
    • You can access the database on-line from any device.
    • The course is available on-line for remote students.

    Synonymsconnectedlinkedliveonline

    Antonymsdisconnectedoff-lineunavailableunconnected

  2. On a regular routeB2formal

    Located on or part of a regular route of a railroad, bus, or airline system.

    ruНа маршруте

    • The station is on-line with the main railway network.
    • This bus stop is on-line with the city's transit system.
    • The airline added a new on-line destination to its schedule.

    Synonymsen routeon the way

  3. Currently in progressB1informal

    Being in progress or active at the present moment.

    ruАктивный

    • The project is on-line and moving forward.
    • The system is on-line and ready for use.
    • The event is on-line and streaming live.

    Synonymsactiveliveongoingoperationalunderway

Forms
  • more on-line comparative form
  • most on-line superlative form