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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Customers today expect a seamless experience across all touchpoints, whether online or offline.
—Ken Thomas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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DAVID SACKS is Fellow for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Sadly, though, the feature has yet to receive FDA clearance in the U.S.
Along with offering even more advanced fitness features, the Pixel Watch 3 is also an even more capable smartwatch with offline Google Maps and better integration with other Google services.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
More than 1,000 servers were taken offline in Hong Kong and almost 300 more in Macau.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Shenzhen Fashion Week, meanwhile, got a strong revamp and focused on professionalism, globalization, and commercialization by leveraging diverse resources to stage a series of events, including brand shows, exhibitions, forums, and order-placing meetings both online and offline.
—Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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
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Ken Thomas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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DAVID SACKS is Fellow for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Sadly, though, the feature has yet to receive FDA clearance in the U.S.
Along with offering even more advanced fitness features, the Pixel Watch 3 is also an even more capable smartwatch with offline Google Maps and better integration with other Google services.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
More than 1,000 servers were taken offline in Hong Kong and almost 300 more in Macau.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Shenzhen Fashion Week, meanwhile, got a strong revamp and focused on professionalism, globalization, and commercialization by leveraging diverse resources to stage a series of events, including brand shows, exhibitions, forums, and order-placing meetings both online and offline.
—Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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
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“Offline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offline. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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