inline
Refers to roller skates (inline skates) whose wheels are arranged one behind another in a single line.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mir zum Geburtstag neue Inline-Skates gewünscht.
I asked for new inline skates for my birthday.
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Meanings
inline
In computer science and web design, the property of code or styles being placed directly in the main document or code instead of in a separate file.
EXAMPLE
Für eine schnelle Korrektur hat der Entwickler den CSS-Code inline eingefügt.
For a quick fix, the developer inserted the CSS code inline.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning of 'inline' is almost always clear from the context. If people are talking about sports, leisure, and roller skates, 'Inlineskates' (inline skates) are meant. In conversations about computers, programming, or websites, it refers to the technical meaning.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer gehen wir oft im Park inline skaten.
In summer we often go inline skating in the park.
Typical combinations
In the sports meaning, 'inline' almost never stands alone. It is usually part of compound words such as 'Inlineskates' (inline skates) or 'Inliner' (inline skates/inline skater). The verb 'inlineskaten' or 'Inline skaten' (to inline skate) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Zum Schutz beim Inlineskaten sollte man immer einen Helm tragen.
For protection while inline skating, you should always wear a helmet.
Register: technical language
This meaning of 'inline' is a technical term from computer science. It is only used when talking about technical details of programming, web design, or emails.
EXAMPLE
Inline-CSS wird für die Gestaltung von HTML-E-Mails empfohlen.
Inline CSS is recommended for styling HTML emails.
Compare with
inline vs intern
internal
Intern and inline are not explained in the same area of the supplied meaning inventory. Here, intern refers to processes within an organization, while inline describes placement directly in the main document or code. Therefore, the technical confusion mentioned cannot be assigned to an accepted meaning of either word.
inline
Die Webdesignerin platzierte den Stil inline im Hauptdokument.
The web designer placed the style inline in the main document.
intern
Die Firma veröffentlicht die internen Regeln nicht für die Öffentlichkeit.
The company does not publish its internal rules for the public.
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