offline
gb/ˈɔflˌaɪn/ us/ˈɔflˌaɪn/
A2
English
~ 3400
offline, internetkapcsolat nélküli, internetkapcsolat nélkül, üzemen kívüli, leállított, külön, nem hivatalosan
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is offline
The website is offline for maintenance.
A weboldal karbantartás miatt nem érhető el.
I prefer to work offline when traveling.
Utazás közben inkább offline szeretek dolgozni.
The printer is currently offline and cannot receive jobs.
Learner examples
The computer is offline.
A számítógép offline állapotban van.
My phone is offline now.
A telefonom most offline van.
This game works offline.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'offline' with 'off-line' as a verb, but here it is used as an adjective.
Meaning
Not connected to the internet
Collocations
go offline
|work offline
|offline mode
|offline access
|offline device
Synonyms
disconnected (General term for not being connected; not limited to the internet.)
Antonyms
online (Means connected to the internet or a network.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|daily life
Definition
Not connected to the internet or any network.
Not connected to the internet or to a computer network.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to work/play/do [something] offline
You can watch these videos offline if you download them first.
Ezeket a videókat offline is megnézheted, ha előbb letöltöd őket.
I edited the document offline and uploaded it later.
Offline szerkesztettem a dokumentumot, és később feltöltöttem.
She prefers to write her blog posts offline before publishing.
Learner examples
I can read this page offline.
Ezt az oldalt offline is el tudom olvasni.
He plays games offline.
Offline módban játszik.
We can use the map offline.
Meaning
Without internet connection
Collocations
use offline
|save offline
|play offline
Synonyms
disconnected (Describes performing something without an active connection.)
Antonyms
online (Describes performing something while connected to the internet.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
When not connected to the internet or any network.
In a state of not being connected to the internet or a computer network.
B1
TECHNICAL
3
leállított
B2
Usage pattern:
[machine/device/system] is offline
The backup server is offline until needed.
A tartalékszerver addig üzemen kívül van, amíg szükség nem lesz rá.
We took the machine offline for repairs.
Javítás miatt üzemen kívül helyeztük a gépet.
Several satellites are offline after the storm.
Learner examples
The server is offline now.
A szerver most üzemen kívül van.
This machine is offline for repair.
Ez a gép javítás miatt üzemen kívül van.
The lights are off because the system is offline.
Meaning
Not part of main system now
Collocations
take offline
|offline server
|offline machine
Synonyms
inactive (Not currently operating, though may be available later.)
Antonyms
active (Currently operating or functioning within the system.)
Themes
technology
|engineering
|work
Definition
Not working in the main system right now.
Not currently active, functional, or part of the main system or process, often in technical or industrial contexts.
B2
4
külön
A2
Usage pattern:
to discuss/talk [something] offline
Let's take this conversation offline and talk after the meeting.
Ezt beszéljük meg külön a megbeszélés után.
We decided to handle the details offline.
Úgy döntöttünk, hogy a részleteket külön intézzük.
The issue will be discussed offline between the managers.
Learner examples
We will talk about it offline.
Erről majd külön beszélünk.
Let’s take this problem offline.
Ezt a problémát beszéljük meg külön.
They will meet offline to decide.
Meaning
Privately, outside main discussion
Collocations
take offline
|discuss offline
Synonyms
privately (Generally means away from public view; broader than just meetings.)
Antonyms
publicly (Means openly, in front of others.)
Themes
business
|communication
|work
Definition
In a private way, not in the main meeting or group.
Away from public or official communication channels, typically in private conversation or separate work.
Grammar
Dictionary form
offline
IPA
GB/ˈɔflˌaɪn/
US/ˈɔflˌaɪn/
Syllables & stress
off - line (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (off)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: offline
- Comparative: offliner
- Superlative: offlinest
Word family
Forms
offliner
adjective
offlinest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
online
adjective A2
Expressions
go offline
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔflˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Lose internet connection
To stop being connected to the internet or network.
Examples
- The website went offline after the power outage.
- My phone went offline during the storm.
offline mode
1/ˈɔflˌaɪn mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
Setting for no internet use
A setting that lets you use an app without internet.
Examples
- Switch your phone to offline mode before boarding.
- Offline mode lets you read saved articles without data.
take something offline
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɔflˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Move discussion to private setting
To stop talking about something in a meeting and continue in private later.
Examples
- We’ll take this topic offline and follow up tomorrow.
- Let’s take that question offline so we can stick to the agenda.
work offline
1/wˈɚk ˈɔflˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
Do tasks without internet connection
To do your work without using the internet.
Examples
- I often work offline when I’m on a plane.
- You can work offline by saving your files locally.