Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

off-line

Adjective / Adverb

/ˈɔf laɪn/

Definition

A state of being disconnected from a network, particularly the internet.

Examples

After completing my work, I decided to go off-line to enjoy some time away from screens.
The server will be off-line for maintenance until tomorrow morning.
Many applications have off-line features that allow you to use them without an internet connection.

Meaning

When something is off-line, it refers to devices or processes that are not connected to the internet or other networks, often implying they cannot send or receive data.