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Meaning of offline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

offline

verb

Definitions

  1. To take (a system, etc.) offline; to demote from an active or online state.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

    Example: I saved the web pages so I could read them later offline.

    Antonyms:online
  2. (by extension) Happening in the physical world (the real world) as opposed to on the internet.

    Example: offline dating

    Synonyms:IRL
    Antonyms:online

adverb

Definitions

  1. While offline; with an offline system.

    Antonyms:online
  2. Outside the current meeting, in a more private setting.