\ ˈȯf-ˈlīn
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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
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“Off-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-line. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.
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