offline device
[/ˈɔflɪn dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: offline devices
dispositivo offline
1. A hardware device or equipment that is not connected to the internet or a network
The printer is an offline device and needs to be connected via USB cable.
A impressora é um dispositivo offline e precisa ser conectada via cabo USB.
2. An electronic gadget that operates independently without requiring internet connectivity
We use an offline device for processing payments when the internet connection fails.
Usamos um dispositivo offline para processar pagamentos quando a conexão de internet falha.
3. A computing device that temporarily or permanently lacks connection to a network
My tablet functions as an offline device for reading e-books without WiFi.
Meu tablet funciona como um dispositivo offline para ler livros eletrônicos sem WiFi.
The term 'offline device' is increasingly common in both Brazilian and American tech culture as people become more aware of digital connectivity. In Brazil, tech professionals often use 'dispositivo offline' in business and IT contexts, while in the USA it's standard terminology in computing and consumer electronics industries.
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