offshore
off
ˈɑf
aaf
shore
ˌʃɔr
shawr
British pronunciation
/ˈɒfʃɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "offshore"in English

offshore
01

in the sea, but not too far from the coast

out

off

offshore definition and meaning
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Many species of fish can be found offshore in deeper waters.
The wind farm was built offshore to harness the power of ocean winds.
02

in another country, often for financial or regulatory advantages

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The company decided to relocate offshore to lower its operational expenses.
They registered the business offshore to take advantage of tax breaks.
offshore
01

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

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The company invested in offshore drilling for oil extraction.
Our vacation home is located on an offshore island.
1.1

(of winds) having a direction that blows from the land toward the sea

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The offshore winds made sailing challenging for the small boats.
Surfers appreciated the clean waves shaped by the offshore breeze.
02

relating to or originating in a foreign country

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The company moved its headquarters to an offshore location to benefit from lower taxes.
Offshore politics often influences domestic policies through international agreements.
to offshore
01

to move business operations to another country to save money or follow easier rules

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The company offshored its factories to cut costs.
They offshored their customer service team to another country.
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