Definition of OFFLINE

offline

Adj

  • 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.
  • Happening in the physical world (the real world) as opposed to on the internet.

Adv

  • While offline; with an offline system.
  • Outside the current meeting, in a more private setting.

Verb

  • To take (a system, etc.) offline; to demote from an active or online state.
  • To raid another player's base while that player is not currently playing.

Examples

  • I saved the web pages so I could read them later offline.
  • offline dating
  • offline meetings

Origin / Etymology

From off- + line.

Synonyms

IRL, meatspace

Antonyms

online

Scrabble Score: 13

offline: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
offline: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
offline: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

offline: valid Words With Friends Word