variants
or less commonly off-line
1
: not connected to or served by a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system
One of the servers is offline.
… we suggest you keep a backup of your digital assets in offline storage, too. This storage can provide some cushioning if your online investment disappears in an instant.—
The Denver (Colorado) Post
The Denver (Colorado) Post
also
: done or occurring independently of such a system
our online and offline lives
offline activities/events
Movies and shows can be downloaded via the app for offline viewing. —Dan Auty
Dan Auty 2
of a person
: not available (as for communication) especially by way of the the Internet
She was having computer trouble, she told him, and would be offline for a while.—Mark Warren
Mark Warren
off-line
adverb
Examples of offline in a Sentence
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Marketing and selling expenses decreased to $67.8 million from $77.0 million, primarily due to a decrease in offline advertising.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
The lab, which has established itself as a stepping stone for independent South Asian cinema, will continue its hybrid format combining online and offline sessions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
This device is completely offline and relies on interchangeable characters programmed to play three stories each when attached to the player.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Say goodbye to subscriptions and enjoy the security of offline access—perfect for professionals, freelancers, and anyone needing reliable software without completely relying on the internet.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
In the short term, Chriss says the two primary monetization levers are the Venmo debit card, which allows customers to spend with their balance both online and offline, and Pay With Venmo, which provides a seamless way for customers to pay online.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Basic information about the product - origin, manufacturing date and key attributes, can be stored and accessed offline via a scanned digital passport.
—Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
And for many who are abandoning dating apps, events like All Hands on Deck are an exciting way to meet potential suitors offline.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Both plans also allow users to save titles to their library to download and listen offline.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
The lab, which has established itself as a stepping stone for independent South Asian cinema, will continue its hybrid format combining online and offline sessions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
This device is completely offline and relies on interchangeable characters programmed to play three stories each when attached to the player.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Say goodbye to subscriptions and enjoy the security of offline access—perfect for professionals, freelancers, and anyone needing reliable software without completely relying on the internet.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
In the short term, Chriss says the two primary monetization levers are the Venmo debit card, which allows customers to spend with their balance both online and offline, and Pay With Venmo, which provides a seamless way for customers to pay online.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Basic information about the product - origin, manufacturing date and key attributes, can be stored and accessed offline via a scanned digital passport.
—Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
And for many who are abandoning dating apps, events like All Hands on Deck are an exciting way to meet potential suitors offline.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Both plans also allow users to save titles to their library to download and listen offline.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Offline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offline. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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