off-line

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

not on a regular route of a transportation system“an off-line ticket office”
not connected to a computer network“off-line resources”

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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 line(predicate). [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]

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

off-line

<jargon> (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.