offline

adjective

off·​line ˈȯf-ˈlīn 

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

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

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

off-line adverb

Examples of offline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Say goodbye to subscriptions and enjoy the security of offline access—perfect for professionals, freelancers, and anyone needing reliable software without completely relying on the internet. —New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024

In the short term, Chriss says the two primary monetization levers are the Venmo debit card, which allows customers to spend with their balance both online and offline, and Pay With Venmo, which provides a seamless way for customers to pay online. —Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024

Basic information about the product - origin, manufacturing date and key attributes, can be stored and accessed offline via a scanned digital passport. —Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

And for many who are abandoning dating apps, events like All Hands on Deck are an exciting way to meet potential suitors offline. —Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024

Both plans also allow users to save titles to their library to download and listen offline. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

offline

adjective

off·​line

ˈȯ-ˈflīn

1

: not connected to or controlled by a computer

an offline printer

2

: not available (as for communication) especially by way of the Internet

she was offline all day

off-line adverb