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off-line — adj. 1. (Computers) Not connected; of computers or computer peripherals normally connected or intended to be connected to other computers by a communications line; as, we can t print the document because the printer is off line. [Narrower terms:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
off-line — off′ line′ or off′line′ adj. 1) cmp operating independently of, or disconnected from, an associated computer Compare online 2) cvb in or to a more private place: We should take this discussion off line[/ex] • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
off-line — /ofˈlain, ingl. ˈofˌlaɪn/ [loc. ingl., propriamente «fuori (off) linea (line)»] loc. agg. (elab.) non connesso CONTR. on line (ingl.) … Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione
off-line — off li·ne agg.inv. ES ingl. TS tecn. di apparecchi elettrici o elettronici, non in funzione | TS inform. di elaboratore elettronico, non collegato all unità centrale Sinonimi: fuori linea. Contrari: on line. {{line}} {{/line}} DATA: 1983. ETIMO:… … Dizionario italiano
off-line — /ɑ flain/, it. /ɔ flain/ locuz. avv. ingl. (propr. fuori linea ), usata in ital. come agg. (inform.) 1. [di periferica, che non è collegata al calcolatore: la stampante è o. ] ▶◀ disconnesso, scollegato. ◀▶ collegato, connesso. 2. [di calcolatore … Enciclopedia Italiana
off-line — The onward carriage of a through inter airport removal or a through transit, by a carrier who is not the inward carrier of the goods. HM Customs & Revenue Glossary * * * off line ˌoff ˈline adjective COMPUTING 1. not directly connected to a… … Financial and business terms
off-line — /awf luyn , of /, adj. 1. Computers. operating independently of, or disconnected from, an associated computer (opposed to on line). 2. Radio. (of a network) not supplying affiliated stations with programming but allowing each station to program… … Universalium
off-line — American dead From the meaning, no longer connected: She was off line, Judge. Clearly. Dead, in other words. The cops are always at their toughest when the subject is dying. They have a thousand euphemisms. (Turow, 1996) Off line… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
off-line — adjective Date: 1950 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
Off-line — A&V Not in use. Inactive. TV Until recently, the low quality of computer video images limits the DTV computer to off line work. That is, making the edit point decisions (EDL) for use in a later online session, using the original tapes to assemble … Audio and video glossary
