Synonyms for

Offline

Verb / ˈɔ:ˌflaɪn / Another word for offline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not connected to the internet or a computer network

Synonyms & similar words

disconnected unplugged disengaged disjoined separated apart free loose detached isolated withdrawn unavailable down closed shut stopped

Synonyms by register

Formal

disconnected unconnected not connected off-line

Informal

not on down out of service unavailable

Antonyms

online connected live active working operational on-line

Common collocations

  • go offline
  • take offline
  • offline mode
  • offline status
  • offline backup
  • offline data
  • offline access
  • offline use

Word family

adjective offline
adverb offline

Usage note

Primarily used in computing and technology contexts to describe a state of not being connected to a network or the internet. Can also refer to activities or events that do not involve digital technology.

Example sentences

  1. I can't play this game offline.
  2. My phone is offline because I forgot to pay the bill.
  3. I prefer to read books offline.
  4. The internet is down, so I have to work offline.
  5. I can't listen to music offline because I use streaming services.

Quotes

  • Life is like Wi-Fi, you can't see its signals but it connects you to the world. But sometimes you need to be offline to connect to yourself.
  • I'm not addicted to the internet, I'm addicted to the connection it gives me. That's why I can't be offline for too long.
  • Sometimes it's good to disconnect from the online world and live offline for a while.

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