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offline

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Synonyms: off-line, off line

Antonyms: off-line, off line

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Adjective

  1. 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.
  2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Happening in the physical world (the [[real world]]) as opposed to on the internet.

Adverb

  1. While [[#Adjective|offline]]; with an offline system.
  2. {{lb|en|business|_|slang}} Outside the current [[meeting]], in a more private setting.

Verb

  1. {{lb|en|computing|transitive}} To take (a system, etc.) offline; to demote from an active or online state.
  2. {{lb|en|video games|{{w|Rust (video game)|Rust}}}} To [[raid]] another player's [[base]] while that player is not currently playing.

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