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.
	2.	Outside of or after a meeting or formal discussion; as, we can discuss the details off-line; - a term used at meetings and conferences to suggest postponing detailed discussion of a topic so as not to occupy the time of a large group most of whom may not be interested.

Adj.	1.	off-line - not on a regular route of a transportation system; "an off-line ticket office" Antonyms: on-line - on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system; "on-line industries"
	2.	off-line - not connected to a computer network; "off-line resources" Antonyms: on-line - connected to a computer network or accessible by computer; "an on-line database"

(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.