Offline
Example: Quando sono offline, non posso usare internet.
Definition
"Offline" describes a state in which a device or person is not connected to the internet or any network, making it impossible to access online services or communicate digitally. For example, when someone is "offline," they cannot use internet-based applications or websites.
Etymology
The term "offline" originates from combining the prefix 'off-' meaning 'away' or 'not connected' with 'line,' referring to a connection or network line. It was first used in computing contexts to describe devices not connected to a network, and it has since expanded to general use, including aviation and transport contexts.
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"Offline" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 116 commonly used words.
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