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of-LYN/ˌɒfˈlaɪn/

Offline means not connected to the internet, or done in person. Online is already in the dictionary. Paper is a close twin for forms. Civic centre: submit the form offline if the portal is down.

Meaning

Not connected to the internet; also done in person rather than online.

Examples

• “Submit the form offline at the civic centre if the portal is down.”
• “Take the laptop offline before the exam, which is the device sense.”

Good to know

offline + form / meeting / device. Opposite: online. Council / exams. Hyphen optional (offline common). Adverb: work offline.

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