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What is the meaning of the sentence? What is the meaning of the sentence below? We're on his computer. I suppose that they do something by using computer or they are in front of his computer.

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The meaning of the preposition "on", in this case, refers to and is synonymous with "using" or "engaged in an activity using" something. Here are a couple of similar expressions: I am answering this question on italki (i.e., by using the website italki). I can't talk to you now because I'm on the phone (engaged in a conversation using the phone). When I log on to the internet, I am on the internet. Hope this helps a little....
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Yes, they are both in the same room, using his computer.
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yes, it means that those ( whomever are on the other person's computer) are using it.
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yes you are right .. they use his computer which means they are in front of his computer

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