offline
Translation
offline
Examples
I need to work offline for a while.
I need to work offline for a while.
The server is currently offline.
The server is currently offline.
Let's take this discussion offline.
Let's take this discussion offline.
Grammar Patterns
to be offline (adjective use) to be disconnected. The website is currently offline.
to go/work offline (adverb use) to disconnect or work without connection. I'm going offline for the weekend.
to take sth. offline (phrasal use) to discuss sth. privately. Let's take this conversation offline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disconnected; Antonyms: online, connected
Etymology
A combination of 'off' and 'line', as in 'off the communication line'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'off' the internet 'line'. You are disconnected, or offline.