on-site

UK: ɒn ˈsaɪt | US: ɑːn ˈsaɪt

Definition
  1. adj. located or occurring at a particular place (e.g., a workplace or event venue)

  2. adv. at the physical location where something happens

Structure
on <preposition, indicating position>site <location>
Etymology

The term "on-site" combines the preposition "on," denoting physical presence or position, with "site," derived from Latin situs (meaning "position" or "place"). The hyphenated form emerged in the mid-20th century to describe activities or facilities physically present at a designated location (e.g., workplaces, construction zones). The logic is straightforward: "on" emphasizes immediacy, while "site" anchors the concept to a specific place.

Examples
  1. The company provides on-site childcare for employees.

  2. Engineers conducted on-site inspections before approving the project.

  3. Training will be held on-site at the headquarters.

  4. On-site parking is available for all attendees.

  5. The technician resolved the issue during an on-site visit.