Example 1:
Jason: I think the most logical thing we could do is keep a low profile and stay off the grid.
James: That’s not my style Jason. I know some people like to do that, but I need to be social.
Jason: I’m not saying that’s fun, but just to get away from things for some time.
James: Getting off the grid means my social life would be dead. I’m sorry, but I need massive
human interaction.
Example 2:
Griz: I was thinking of a vacation to the Andes of South America.
Leslie: Would we be off the grid?
Griz: That’s the idea.
Leslie: Good luck with that. I’m not giving up my comforts and friends to go climb some
mountains. I don’t like camping.
Ted: You should really reconsider. I think it would be good to get away from all this technology
and from people in general.
Leslie: You should do it. That way you can be alone in the mountains and I can be alone at
home. Yay! It works for the both of us. Have fun!
Meaning: to be away from anything relating to media, television, radio, electricity, etc. To
get off the grid means to be in a remote outdoor place with no access to any services most
people depend on. Some people who don’t depend on electric companies, grow their own food,
don’t use motorized vehicles that run on petroleum can be considered off the grid.
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