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off-line [′ȯf¦līn]

(computer science)

Describing equipment not connected to a computer, or temporarily disconnected from one.

(engineering)

A condition existing when the drive rod of the drill swivel head is not centered and parallel with the borehole being drilled.

A borehole that has deviated from its intended course.

A condition existing wherein any linear excavation (shaft, drift, borehole) deviates from a previously determined or intended survey line or course.

(industrial engineering)

State in which an equipment or subsystem is in standby, maintenance, or mode of operation other than on-line.

(jargon)

off-line - (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.

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