adj
offline
of-LYN
adj
1
Not connected to a network, especially the internet.
"The website has been offline for maintenance since noon."
2
Happening in the physical world rather than on the internet.
"They met offline for the first time after months of chatting online."
adv
1
Outside a formal meeting or conversation, in a more private setting.
"Let's take this discussion offline and finish it after the call."
How to Use Offline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot connected to the internet or a network — or, more loosely, in real life rather than digitally.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
go offline
take it offline
offline mode
Word Forms
offlined past tense, offlines singular
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Etymology
From off plus line, contrasted with "online".