offline

Other spellings

• off-line

Word parts

off- + line

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɒfˈlaɪn/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive offline

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If a system is offline, it is not connected (generally electronically) to a larger network.
   • Synonym: disconnected
   • Antonym: online
2. If a machine is offline, it is not powered on.

   The printer is offline for a few minutes while it starts up.

Adverb

Positive offline

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. While offline.

Related words

• off
• line