Watching online: meaning, definitions and examples

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watching online

 

[ ˈɒnˌlaɪn ]

Context #1

activity

To watch something on the internet without downloading it to your device.

Synonyms

streaming, viewing online

Examples of usage

  • I love watching online videos in my free time.
  • She prefers watching online streaming services rather than regular TV.
  • He spends hours watching online tutorials to improve his skills.
Context #2

monitoring

To keep an eye on something happening remotely via the internet.

Synonyms

monitoring online, observing remotely

Examples of usage

  • The security team is watching online activities to prevent any unauthorized access.
  • Parents often use parental control apps to watch online activities of their children.
  • The government agency is watching online communications for security purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "watching online" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assistindo online

🇮🇳 ऑनलाइन देखना

🇩🇪 online schauen

🇮🇩 menonton online

🇺🇦 дивитися онлайн

🇵🇱 oglądanie online

🇯🇵 オンラインで見る

🇫🇷 regarder en ligne

🇪🇸 ver en línea

🇹🇷 çevrimiçi izlemek

🇰🇷 온라인 시청

🇸🇦 مشاهدة عبر الإنترنت

🇨🇿 sledování online

🇸🇰 sledovanie online

🇨🇳 在线观看

🇸🇮 gledanje na spletu

🇮🇸 horfa á netinu

🇰🇿 онлайн көру

🇬🇪 ონლაინ ყურება

🇦🇿 onlayn izləmək

🇲🇽 ver en línea

Word origin

The term 'online' originated in the 1950s as a shortened form of 'on line' which referred to being connected or available to a computer system. With the rise of the internet in the late 20th century, 'online' came to mean connected to or available through the internet. The concept of watching online has become increasingly popular with the growth of streaming services and digital content consumption.