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.

See also off-line world.

[Jargon File]

(1996-02-02)