offline

2 definitions found

offline - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  off-line \off-line\ adj.
     1. (Computers) Not connected; -- of computers or computer
        peripherals normally connected or intended to be connected
        to other computers by a communications line; as, we can't
        print the document because the printer is off-line.
        [Narrower terms: disconnected, not ready, off;
        unconnected ] {on-line
  
     Syn: offline, off line(predicate).
          [WordNet 1.5]
  
     2. Hence: (fig.) Outside of or after a meeting or formal
        discussion; as, we can discuss the details off-line; -- 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.
        [PJC]

offline - Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003) :

  offline
   adv.
  
     Not now or not here. "Let's take this discussion offline."
     Specifically used on Usenet to suggest that a discussion be moved
     off a public newsgroup to email.