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In Telecommunication , the term off-line has the following meanings:

1. Pertaining to the Operation of a Functional Unit when not under the direct control of the System with which it is associated.

''Note 1:'' Off-line units are not available for immediate use on demand by the system.

''Note 2:'' Off-line units may be independently operated.

See also: Offline Browsing .

2. Pertaining to equipment that is disconnected from a system, is not in operation, and usually has its main Power source disconnected or turned off (''off-power'').

3. Being '''offline''', is the state of being away from a computer that is connected to the Internet .

Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188

In interpersonal communication, ''off-line'' is a synonym for Real Life , Face Time and Meatspace .


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