The difference between Come online and Online


Come online is also verb with the meaning: to enter service or become active.

Online is also adverb with the meaning: describes actions performed over the internet.

Online is also adjective with the meaning: 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).

check bellow for the other definitions of Come online and Online

  1. Come online as a verb (idiomatic):

    To enter service or become active.

    Examples:

    "It will be some time before the new factory comes online, and until then we can't fulfill demand."

  2. Come online as a verb (idiomatic):

    To login to an Internet communication system, such as an instant messenger, online game or forum.

    Examples:

    "Come online later; I want to talk to you."

  1. 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?"

  2. Online as an adjective:

    Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

    Examples:

    "I prefer to read online newspapers."

  3. Online as an adjective:

    Connected to the Internet.

    Examples:

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

  4. 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."

  5. 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!"

  1. Online as an adverb:

    Describes actions performed over the Internet.

    Examples:

    "He works online."

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