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off–line
adjective \-ˈlīn\
: not connected to a computer, a computer network, or the Internet
: not done on a computer network or the Internet
Full Definition of OFF-LINE
: not connected to or served by a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system; also : done independently of such a system <off–line activities>
— off–line adverb
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First Known Use of OFF-LINE
1950
OFF-LINE Defined for Kids
off–line
adjective or adverb \ˈȯf-ˌlīn\
Definition of OFF-LINE for Kids
: not connected to or directly controlled by a computer system <off-line data storage> <I went off-line after sending the e-mail.>
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