Inline vs. Online

Inline vs. Online — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Inline and Online

Inlineverb

To optimize using in-line expansion.

Onlineadjective

Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.

Inlinenoun

An element that occurs within the flow of the text.

Inline elements are things like an italic tag, or a bold tag.

Onlineadjective

Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid.

Onlineadjective

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).

Is this modem online?

Onlineadjective

Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

I prefer to read online newspapers.
ADVERTISEMENT

Onlineadjective

Connected to the Internet.

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

Onlineadjective

Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

Press the F1 key to access the online help.The program comes with an online manual.

Onlineadjective

Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

The power is online.Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!

Onlineadverb

Describes actions performed over the Internet.

He works online.