Offline
Example: The system works offline without internet connection
Definition
"Offline" describes a state in which a system, device, or user is not connected to or communicating with a network, especially the internet. For example, the system works offline without internet connection, meaning it operates independently of online resources.
Etymology
The word "offline" originated in the mid-20th century combining 'off,' meaning away or disconnected, and 'line,' referring to a communication line or network connection. It initially described devices not linked to a network, and now broadly applies to any disconnected status.
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"Offline" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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