online
gb/ˈɔnlˌaɪn/ us/ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
A2
Inglese
~ 100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A2
state
1
Connected to the internet
Using or connected to the internet.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is online
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'online' with 'live' when referring to events; 'online' means via the internet, not happening in real time unless specified.
Sinonimi
connected (General term for having a network link, not limited to the internet.)
|
networked (Technical term often used for devices on a local or wide area network.)
Contrari
offline (Not connected to or using the internet.)
Collocazioni
go online
|stay online
|online service
|online account
|online store
Temi
technology
|communication
|daily life
Esempi
- The store is now online, so you can order from anywhere.
- I can't play the game until I'm online.
- She spends most of her workday online answering emails.
- The document will be available online tomorrow.
- We met in an online forum.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am online now.
- The shop is online.
- He is online at work.
- You can read the news online.
adjective
technical
B2
state
2
Functioning and ready for use
Working and ready to be used.
Schema d'uso:
[machine/system] is online
Sinonimi
operational (Fully functional and able to perform its intended duties.)
Contrari
offline (Not operational or disconnected from service.)
Collocazioni
bring online
|system online
|server online
Temi
technology
|engineering
|work
Esempi
- The new power plant will be online by next year.
- The server is now back online after maintenance.
- We need to bring the new features online gradually.
Esempi per chi studia
- The computer is online now.
- The machine is online.
- The server is back online.
adverb
A2
relation
3
In an internet-connected state
Using the internet or on a website.
Schema d'uso:
do [something] online
Sinonimi
digitally (Via digital means, not always requiring an internet connection.)
Contrari
offline (Without using the internet.)
Collocazioni
buy online
|work online
|play online
Temi
technology
|communication
Esempi
- You can apply for the job online.
- I usually pay my bills online.
- Students can take courses online.
Esempi per chi studia
- I buy clothes online.
- She studies online.
- We talk online every day.
Grammatica
Forma base
online
IPA
GB/ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
US/ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
Sillabe e accento
on - line (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (on)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: online
Famiglia di parole
Negative and opposite forms
offline
adjective A2
Espressioni
bring online
1/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
Activate and connect a system/service
To start a system or service and connect it to a network.
Esempi
- The company plans to bring two new servers online next month.
- The new payment system was brought online yesterday.
go online
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Connect to the internet
To start using the internet.
Esempi
- I need to go online to check my email.
- The program will go online at midnight.
shop online
1/ʃˈɑp ˈɔnlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Buy things on the internet
To buy products using the internet.
Esempi
- I prefer to shop online because it's convenient.
- Many people shop online during sales events.