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to offset
01
compensare, bilanciare
to compensate for the effects of something through appropriate actions or measures
Transitive: to offset effects of something
Example
Renewable energy sources can offset the dependence on fossil fuels.
Increased exercise may offset the negative impact of a high-calorie diet.
Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions in the environment.
02
stampare in offset, offsettare
to print images, text, or designs using a printing process where the inked image is first transferred to a rubber plate and then applied to the printing surface
Transitive: to offset printed material
Example
They offset the posters to achieve vibrant colors and clean lines for the campaign.
The publisher opted to offset the covers of the book for a more professional appearance.
The company decided to offset the brochures to produce a large volume quickly and efficiently.
03
spostare, compensare
to create a displacement or shift in the alignment of a structure to avoid obstruction or ensure proper fitting
Transitive: to offset a structure
Example
The carpenter offset the wall to accommodate a window on the other side.
The plumber had to offset the pipe to fit it around the corner.
To create a smooth flow, they offset the joints in the metal rods.
04
trasferire, imprimere
to leave a mark or impression on an adjacent page or sheet by transferring ink from a freshly printed surface
Intransitive
Example
The ink had n’t dried properly and offset onto the opposite page of the book.
She noticed faint text on the next sheet where the printing had offset.
The printer settings were adjusted to reduce the chance of ink offsetting onto other pages.
Offset
01
sporgenza, rientranza
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
02
offset, stampa offset
a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
03
compensazione, conseguenza
a natural consequence of development
04
scoltura, germoglio
a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
05
compensazione
a thing that reduces or neutralizes the effect of another thing
Example
The company 's new eco-friendly practices served as an offset to its previous pollution levels.
The profit from one project was an offset to the losses incurred from another.
The tax credit acted as an offset to the higher cost of purchasing electric vehicles.
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offset, sfasamento
the time at which something is supposed to begin
Esempio
Renewable energy sources can offset the dependence on fossil fuels.
Increased exercise may offset the negative impact of a high-calorie diet.
Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions in the environment.
She is actively offsetting her carbon footprint by using public transportation and reducing energy consumption.
The company implemented cost-saving measures to offset financial losses.
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