Take something offline

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verb

To remove something from the internet or a connected network.

The website was taken offline for maintenance.
Visual representation of "take something offline" - To remove something from the internet or a connected network

Often appears as...

  • website taken offline
  • data taken offline

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Maintenance Break

Used when a website or service isn't available temporarily due to technical work.

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The game servers will be taken offline tonight for a maintenance break.
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Security Response

Often used in emergencies, such as a cyber-attack, to protect data.

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After the security breach, all affected accounts were taken offline.
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Updating Content

Refers to temporarily removing content to update or edit it.

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Our online catalog will be taken offline for an update this weekend.
Visual representation of the word "Take something offline"

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