offline
Not connected to the internet or any network.
Not connected to the internet or to a computer network.
When not connected to the internet or any network.
In a state of not being connected to the internet or a computer network.
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.
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.
- Base: offline
- Comparative: offliner
- Superlative: offlinest
go offline
1Lose internet connection
To stop being connected to the internet or network.
- The website went offline after the power outage.
- My phone went offline during the storm.
offline mode
1Setting for no internet use
A setting that lets you use an app without internet.
- Switch your phone to offline mode before boarding.
- Offline mode lets you read saved articles without data.
take something offline
1Move discussion to private setting
To stop talking about something in a meeting and continue in private later.
- 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
1Do tasks without internet connection
To do your work without using the internet.
- I often work offline when I’m on a plane.
- You can work offline by saving your files locally.