offline
ˌɒfˈlaɪn
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Adjective

1.
technologynot connected to the internet or computer network
  • The printer is offline and cannot receive any documents..
disconnected unplugged
2.
real worldhappening in the physical world, not online
  • We prefer offline meetings for better interaction.
disconnected unplugged

Adverb

1.
technologywhile not connected to the internet
  • I prefer to work offline to avoid distractions.
disconnected unlinked unplugged
2.
businessUSoutside the current meeting in privateUS
  • Let's discuss the details offline after the meeting.
confidentially privately
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Expressions with offline

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move a discussion to a later time or place
Let's take it offline and talk after the meeting.
let us discuss this matter privately at another time
Let's take this offline and review the budget after the meeting.
perform tasks without using an active internet or network connection
You can still work offline while the server is down.
ability to use digital content or services without internet connection
The app offers offline access to your playlists during flights.
operating state of software or devices without connection to a network
The app switches to offline mode when no internet is available.
tool for installing software without internet
Use the offline installer to install the app on multiple devices.

Origin of offline

English, off (away) + line (path)

Terms with offline included in their meaning

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offline
being disconnected from the internet
communication
online or offline material likely to hurt people or cause serious risk
malfunction
stop functioning or go offline
physical retail
connected with in-person stores and offline operations
cryptocurrency
secure offline storage for cryptocurrencies
cryptocurrency
offline storage for cryptocurrency keys
data management
data backup taken when the system is offline
technology
setting where a system works only on nearby or offline resources

Examples of offline in a sentence

  • He prefers offline activities like hiking.
  • She enjoys offline activities like hiking and biking.
  • Offline friendships can be more meaningful.
  • She saved the document to edit offline later.
  • The game can be played offline without any issues.
  • We can finalize the contract offline tomorrow.

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  1. French:hors ligne, sans connexion, ...
  2. German:offline, ohne Internetverbindung, ...
  3. Italian:disconnesso, in privato, ...
  4. Spanish:desconectado, sin conexión, ...
  5. Portuguese:desconectado, fora da rede, ...
  6. Chinese:离线的, 离线地, ...
  7. Japanese:オフライン, オフラインで, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْر مُتَّصِل, دونِ اِتِّصالٍ بِالإِنْتَرْنِت, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֹא מְקוּוָן, לְלֹא חִיבּוּר לָאִינְטֶרְנֶט, ...
  10. Russian:офлайн, оффлайн, ...
  11. Ukrainian:офлайн, без підключення, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑफलाइन, इंटरनेट से अलग, ...

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