Definition of "offline" in 英语

adjective

1. Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

   • I saved the web pages so I could read them later offline.
   • He only had the option to play offline games because there was no Wi-Fi.

2. (by extension) Happening in the physical world (the real world) as opposed to on the internet.

   • offline meetings
   • offline dating

adverb

1. While offline; with an offline system.

2. (business slang) Outside the current meeting, in a more private setting.

verb

1. (computing, transitive) To take (a system, etc.) offline; to demote from an active or online state.

2. (video games, Rust) To raid another player's base while that player is not currently playing.