online

verb

To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.

1. Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
2. Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

   I prefer to read online newspapers.

3. Connected to the Internet.

   I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.

4. Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

   Press the F1 key to access the online help.

5. Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

   Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!

1. While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.

   He works online.