on-site

American

[on-sahyt, awn-] / ˈɒnˈsaɪt, ˈɔn- /

Or on site

adjective

accomplished or located at the site of a particular activity or happening.

Faculty, staff, and graduate students have two options for on-site childcare.

adverb

on or at a particular site.

They treated the wounded on-site before putting them on a helicopter for evacuation.

Etymology

Origin of on-site

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Education authorities called in Mathiassen as an on-site teacher after frequent network cuts, even though there are just two pupils.

From Barron's

The cluster would, the company declared, be "more than twice the size of many of today's leading campuses", comprising various buildings, an on-site electrical substation and wildflower areas.

From BBC

There are also the added benefits of a free golf membership and discounted drinks at the on-site bar.

From BBC

Lavender grows in thick, fragrant patches along the tour route and is infused into soaps sold at the on-site store.

From Los Angeles Times

Visitors can also tour Twig's on-site museum to hear its story first-hand, and watch the handcrafted soda being made.

From BBC

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