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offline
[awf-lahyn, of-]
adjective
Computers.operating independently of, or disconnected from, an associated computer.
Radio.(of a network) not supplying affiliated stations with programming but allowing each station to program its own shows, usually within a specific format.
Television.of or relating to the preliminary planning and editing of a videotaped program.
located in or serving a place not on a regular route of a railroad, bus, or air carrier.
an offline ticket office.
adverb
in or to a more private place.
We should take this discussion offline.
offline
/ ˈɒˌɪ /
adjective
of, relating to, or concerned with a part of a computer system not connected to the central processing unit but controlled by a computer storage device See online
disconnected from a computer; switched off
extra to or not involving a continuous sequence of operations, such as a production line
radio television (of processes, such as editing) not carried out on the actual transmission medium
adverb
while not connected to a computer or the internet
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of offline1
Example Sentences
Matt feels it's easier for men his height to meet people offline, explaining that meeting someone in person, through mutual friends, for example, can mean a less prescriptive approach.
It then provided it with access to emails implying that it would soon be taken offline and replaced - and separate messages implying the engineer responsible for removing it was having an extramarital affair.
It is not known what is happening at Harrods but the company admitted it had to pull computer systems offline because of an attempted cyber attack.
At Co-op, staff took systems offline to prevent a ransomware infection but a huge amount of customer and staff data was stolen and is being held to ransom.
The LAA's online digital services, which are used by legal aid providers to log their work and get paid by the government, have been taken offline.
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