off-line

A form of offline — Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

Opposite
on-line
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Meanings

adjectiveoff-line (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of offline.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivenot on a regular route of a transportation system

Opposite
on-line

adjectivenot connected to a computer network

Opposite
on-line

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “off-line,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-line.

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