The difference between Offline and Online
When used as adverbs, offline means while offline, whereas online means describes actions performed over the internet.
When used as adjectives, offline means of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. for example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the internet or to any other communications service, whereas online means describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid. describes a computer which is connected to the internet or to some other communications service – i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).
Offline is also verb with the meaning: to take (a system, etc.) offline.
check bellow for the other definitions of Offline and Online
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Offline as an adjective:
Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.
Examples:
"ant online"
"I saved the web pages so I could read them later offline."
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Offline as an adjective (by extension):
Happening in the physical world (the real world) as opposed to on the internet.
Examples:
"synonyms: IRL"
"ant online"
"'offline meetings"
"'offline dating"
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Offline as an adverb:
While offline; with an offline system.
Examples:
"ant online"
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Offline as an adverb (corporate jargon):
Outside the current meeting, in a more private setting.
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Offline as a verb (computing, transitive):
To take (a system, etc.) offline; to demote from an active or online state.
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Online as an adjective:
Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid. Describes a computer which is connected to the Internet or to some other communications service – i.e., not simply with the cable plugged in, but has established a connection to a larger network (e.g., by dialing up).
Examples:
"Is this modem online?"
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Online as an adjective:
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
Examples:
"I prefer to read online newspapers."
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Online as an adjective:
Connected to the Internet.
Examples:
"I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email."
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Online as an adjective:
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
Examples:
"Press the F1 key to access the online help."
"The program comes with an online manual."
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Online as an adjective:
Describes a system that is active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
Examples:
"The power is online."
"Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!"
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Online as an adverb:
Describes actions performed over the Internet.
Examples:
"He works online."