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Take it offline
PronunciationTAYK IT OFF-layn
Definition
To move a discussion from a group meeting or public channel to a private, one-on-one conversation. This is usually done to save time for others when a topic becomes too specific or lengthy.
Where you hear it
During team meetings, video conferences, or public Slack channels.
Examples
This sounds like a specific edge case; let's take it offline.
I think we are getting into too much detail here, let's take it offline.
Common mistake
Thinking that "offline" means literally disconnecting from the internet or stopping work, rather than just changing the venue of the conversation.
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