always-on
adjective
al·ways-on
ˈȯl-wēz-ˈȯn 
-ˈän,
-wəz-,
-(ˌ)wāz-,
also ˈȯ-
: always active, operating, or powered
an always-on Internet connection
When a power shortage occurs and electricity costs rise, the always-on devices scattered throughout … your facility consume increasingly expensive power.—
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Key features: 68% discount, over 50 always-on channels, great sci-fi content, live sports, multiple news channels, year-long subscription.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 21 May 2025
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—Paulina Wierzbicka, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In always-on environments, caregivers often feel that asking for time off or help could hurt their reputation—or even their job security.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The virtual chat-bots and agents can provide always-on feedback and guidance for employees, based on rules, templates, and datasets.
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Alexander Cox, Space.com, 21 May 2025
Consider pairing house calls with telemedicine and remote monitoring to create a seamless, always-on care experience.
—Paulina Wierzbicka, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In always-on environments, caregivers often feel that asking for time off or help could hurt their reputation—or even their job security.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The virtual chat-bots and agents can provide always-on feedback and guidance for employees, based on rules, templates, and datasets.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Always-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always-on. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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