[1] : The 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 linepredicate.
        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
see also:
disconnected, not ready, off on-line 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

off-line
     adj 1: not on a regular route of a transportation system; "an
            off-line ticket office" ant: on-line
     2: not connected to a computer network; "off-line resources"
        ant: on-line
see also:
on-line 

[3] : Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001)

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.


see also:
usenet 

[4] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

off-line
     
         or "offline"
     
        1. not directly connected to the computer e.g., an off-line
        tape drive, or with connection suspended "take the
        printer off-line".
     
        contrast background, on-line.
     
        2. not now or not here.  "let's take this discussion
        off-line."  specifically used on usenet to suggest that a
        discussion be moved off a public newsgroup to e-mail.
     
        see also off-line world.
     
        jargon file
     
        1996-02-02
     
     
see also:
tape drive printer background on-line usenet newsgroup 
e-mail off-line world jargon file 

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