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offline

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɔfˈlaɪn/ · UK /ˌɒfˈlaɪn/

offline means: Not connected to the internet or another computer network.

adjective

NOT CONNECTEDA2

Not connected to the internet or another computer network.

  • The computer is offline.
  • These maps are available in offline mode.
  • Why is the server still offline?

Similar words: disconnected

Opposites: online

Common phrases: an offline device, offline access, offline mode

REAL WORLDB1

Taking place in person or in the physical world, away from the internet.

  • We arranged an offline meeting.
  • She enjoys both online and offline games.
  • The company has several offline shops.

Similar words: in-person

Opposites: online

Common phrases: offline meetings, offline friends, offline activities, offline shopping

POWERED OFFB2

Not switched on or receiving electrical power.

  • The machine is offline.
  • Keep the generator offline during repairs.
  • All three pumps were offline after the power failed.

Similar words: switched off, powered off

Opposites: powered on

Common phrases: an offline machine, an offline printer, offline equipment

adverb

WITHOUT CONNECTIONA2

Without being connected to the internet or another computer network.

  • You can read this book offline.
  • I downloaded the maps to use offline.
  • Can we play the game offline?

Opposites: online

Common phrases: work offline, read offline, play offline, go offline

Questions about offline

What does offline mean?

Not connected to the internet or another computer network.

What is offline in other languages?

Türkçe: çevrimdışı · Español: sin conexión · Français: hors ligne · Deutsch: offline · Italiano: offline · 日本語: オフラインの

How do you pronounce offline?

In American English /ˌɔfˈlaɪn/; in British English /ˌɒfˈlaɪn/.

How do you use offline in a sentence?

The computer is offline. These maps are available in offline mode.

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