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offline

adv. place
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɔˌfɫaɪn// UK //ˈɒflaɪn// off·line Slang

adv. not connected to the internet or a computer network. In business, it can also mean talking about something privately later instead of in a big meeting.

adv. operating while not connected to a central computer system or the internet. In professional contexts, it describes discussing a topic privately or at a later time to avoid distracting from the current agenda.


SIMPLE

I prefer to read my long documents offline.

CONTEXTUAL

We have a lot to cover today, so let's take this specific technical issue offline.

COMPLEX

The system allows users to input data while offline, which then synchronizes automatically with the central database once a stable connection is re-established.

Origin

From off- + line.

Usage

Often functions as a post-modifier after a verb or noun; in business, it is frequently used with 'take' ('take this offline').

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