The difference between Brick and mortar and Online
When used as adjectives, brick and mortar means buildings and property for the conduct of business, particularly in the sale of retail goods to the general public, whereas online means describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid. describes a computer which is connected to the internet or to some other communications service – i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).
Online is also adverb with the meaning: describes actions performed over the internet.
check bellow for the other definitions of Brick and mortar and Online
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Brick and mortar as an adjective (business):
Buildings and property for the conduct of business, particularly in the sale of retail goods to the general public.
Examples:
"Brick and mortar retail stores face online competition."
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Brick and mortar as a noun:
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Brick and mortar as a noun (UK):
Buildings, especially domestic housing.
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Online as an adjective:
Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid. Describes a computer which is connected to the Internet or to some other communications service – i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).
Examples:
"Is this modem online?"
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Online as an adjective:
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
Examples:
"I prefer to read online newspapers."
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Online as an adjective:
Connected to the Internet.
Examples:
"I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email."
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Online as an adjective:
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
Examples:
"Press the F1 key to access the online help."
"The program comes with an online manual."
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Online as an adjective:
Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
Examples:
"The power is online."
"Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!"
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Online as an adverb:
Describes actions performed over the Internet.
Examples:
"He works online."