Definition
Cross-government
To move a detailed, unresolved or tangential discussion to a separate conversation so the current meeting can proceed.
Example: Let’s take this offline before the meeting acquires a second agenda.
Also known as: discuss offline, offline this, take it offline
Context: Usually means a separate follow-up, not necessarily an in-person or non-digital discussion. State who will continue it and when, or it can become a polite way to bury the issue.
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