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off-line


off–line

adj \-ˈlīn\

Definition of OFF-LINE

: not connected to or served by a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system; also : done independently of such a system <off–line activities>
off–line adverb

First Known Use of OFF-LINE

1950

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