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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Computers) Not connected; -- of computers or computer peripherals normally connected or intended to be connected to other computers by a communications line.
  • adjective Outside of or after a meeting or formal discussion; ; -- a term used at meetings and conferences to suggest postponing detailed discussion of a topic so as not to occupy the time of a large group most of whom may not be interested.

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  • adjective Alternative spelling of offline.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective not on a regular route of a transportation system
  • adjective not connected to a computer network

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