Off the grid
adjective
Not connected to public utilities such as electricity, water, etc., typically because one is living in a remote or self-sufficient way.
Our cabin in the mountains is completely off the grid. We use solar panels for electricity.
Often appears as...
- living off the grid
- going off the grid
adjective
Not tracked or monitored, especially by electronic or databases; independent from societal or government systems and constraints.
After winning the lottery, he decided to go off the grid and travel the world.
Often appears as...
- living off the grid
- going off the grid
adjective
Not mainstream or not participating in modern life or society, often by choice.
They decided to live off the grid and reject the conveniences of modern technology.
Often appears as...
- live off the grid
- choose to be off the grid
adjective
Not connected to public utilities such as electricity, water, etc., typically because one is living in a remote or self-sufficient way.
Our cabin in the mountains is completely off the grid. We use solar panels for electricity.
Often appears as...
- living off the grid
- going off the grid
adjective
Not tracked or monitored, especially by electronic or databases; independent from societal or government systems and constraints.
After winning the lottery, he decided to go off the grid and travel the world.
Often appears as...
- living off the grid
- going off the grid
adjective
Not mainstream or not participating in modern life or society, often by choice.
They decided to live off the grid and reject the conveniences of modern technology.
Often appears as...
- live off the grid
- choose to be off the grid
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Independence
Indicates self-sufficiency and a lifestyle disconnected from community services.
They built a house off the grid to embrace a life of independence.
Pro Tip 2/3Sustainable Living
Often suggests eco-friendliness and using renewable energy sources.
By living off the grid, they reduced their carbon footprint.
Pro Tip 3/3Remote Locations
Used for places far from urban centers or hard to access.
Her off-the-grid cottage is hidden deep in the forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Independence
Indicates self-sufficiency and a lifestyle disconnected from community services.
They built a house off the grid to embrace a life of independence.
Pro Tip 2/3Sustainable Living
Often suggests eco-friendliness and using renewable energy sources.
By living off the grid, they reduced their carbon footprint.
Pro Tip 3/3Remote Locations
Used for places far from urban centers or hard to access.
Her off-the-grid cottage is hidden deep in the forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Independence
Indicates self-sufficiency and a lifestyle disconnected from community services.
They built a house off the grid to embrace a life of independence.
Pro Tip 2/3Sustainable Living
Often suggests eco-friendliness and using renewable energy sources.
By living off the grid, they reduced their carbon footprint.
Pro Tip 3/3Remote Locations
Used for places far from urban centers or hard to access.
Her off-the-grid cottage is hidden deep in the forest.
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