OFFLINE Definition & Meaning

offline

or off-line, off line

[ awf-lahyn, of- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Computers. operating independently of, or disconnected from, an associated computer.
Radio. (of a network) not supplying affiliated stations with programming but allowing each station to program its own shows, usually within a specific format.
Television. of or relating to the preliminary planning and editing of a videotaped program.
located in or serving a place not on a regular route of a railroad, bus, or air carrier:
an offline ticket office.

adverb

in or to a more private place:
We should take this discussion offline.

offline

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adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with a part of a computer system not connected to the central processing unit but controlled by a computer storage device See online
disconnected from a computer; switched off
extra to or not involving a continuous sequence of operations, such as a production line
radio television (of processes, such as editing) not carried out on the actual transmission medium

adverb

while not connected to a computer or the internet

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of offline¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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Despite all this uncertainty, Ms Chickering said it was unlikely the app would go offline in the US as it briefly did in January.

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Meta can hardly dispute Wynn-Williams’ general points about its indifference to how it has been used by Myanmar authorities; in 2018 the company itself acknowledged an independent investigation of its role that concluded that “we weren’t doing enough to help prevent our platform from being used to foment division and incite offline violence.”

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When it comes to storing your private keys or the codes necessary to access crypto assets, you may need a hardware wallet — also known as a "cold wallet" — for offline safety.

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Ms Ghey said she hoped that documentary "contributed to the push for our children's welfare, online and offline".

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Psychologist Dr Elizabeth Feigin of Dr Elizabeth Consultancy says Gen Z is being driven by a number of factors – both offline and online.

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