Phrase guide

come online

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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verb

Meaning 1

To enter service or become active.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: comenzar operaciones — to enter service or become active