off the grid
The phrase "off the grid" is often used to describe a self-sufficient lifestyle, particularly in terms of energy and communication independence.
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Definition
B2Utilities
(common)Not connected to the public electrical supply system, often using alternative energy sources.
Example
- They live off the grid, using solar panels for electricity.
B2Communication
(common)Not connected to public communication networks like the internet or mobile phone services.
Example
- During their retreat, they decided to go off the grid and disconnect from the internet.
B2Lifestyle
(idiomatic)Living in a remote or isolated manner, often without access to public services.
Example
- They chose to live off the grid in a cabin in the woods.
C1Security
(idiomatic)Operating in a secretive or clandestine manner to avoid detection.
Example
- The spy went off the grid to avoid being tracked.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off the grid":
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