online status

[/ˈɒnlaɪn ˈsteɪtəs/]
nounpl: online statuses
status online
1. An indicator showing whether a user is currently connected to the internet or an application, and their availability for communication
Her online status showed she was away from her desk.
Seu status online mostrava que ela estava afastada de sua mesa.
2. A digital presence indicator that may display states such as available, busy, away, offline, or invisible
You can change your online status to 'do not disturb' in the messaging app.
Você pode alterar seu status online para 'não incomodar' no aplicativo de mensagens.
3. The current connectivity state of a user on social media, instant messaging platforms, or collaborative software
Check his online status before sending the urgent email.
Verifique seu status online antes de enviar o e-mail urgente.
In Brazil, online status is heavily integrated into daily communication through WhatsApp and Facebook. Users frequently check others' online status to gauge availability. The feature has become culturally significant, with people sometimes strategically changing their status to 'invisible' or 'away' to avoid conversations. In corporate settings, status indicators on Slack or Teams are important for workplace communication etiquette.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
availability statuspresence statusconnection statususer status
Antonyms / Antônimos
offline statusinvisible status

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
status online
Most common term in Brazil, widely used in WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms
Rio de Janeiro
status online
Standard usage, sometimes informally called 'estar online' (to be online)
São Paulo
status online
Professional and casual usage; also 'situação online' in formal contexts
Portugal
estado online / status online
Both terms used; 'estado online' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

offlineavailablebusyawaypresence indicatorconnectivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

going dark (becoming offline)
set your status to away
update your status
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