onsite — located at or taking place at a particular site or location
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: located at or taking place at a particular site or location
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnˌsaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The boss decided to have an onsite pizza party after finding out the office microwave had been broken for three months.
- Our company provides onsite technical support for all major clients.
- The onsite cafeteria serves surprisingly good food, unlike the vending machine disasters from the old building.
onsite
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːnˌsaɪt/]
located at or taking place at a particular site or location
a construction worker wearing a hard hat points to blueprints while standing directly next to heavy machinery. She discusses plans with her team while concrete mixers and scaffolding surround them. The work is happening right here at this exact construction location rather than somewhere else. Tools, equipment, and building materials are scattered throughout the active work area. Other workers operate machinery and carry supplies around the immediate site. work taking place at the particular site or location where it needs to happen
Onsite work brings insight and sharpens foresight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Onsite emerged in the late 20th century as a compound term combining 'on' and 'site'. It gained widespread usage in construction and information technology industries to emphasize work performed at a specific location or premises rather than remotely.
Breakdown
on (positioned at) + site (location, premises). The compound describes activities or services delivered directly at a client's location.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss decided to have an onsite pizza party after finding out the office microwave had been broken for three months.”
“Our company provides onsite technical support for all major clients.”
“The onsite cafeteria serves surprisingly good food, unlike the vending machine disasters from the old building.”
“All employees must complete onsite safety training before starting work.”
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