overseas

/ˌəʊvəsˈiːz/

/ˈoʊvɝˈsiz/

[adverb] [adjective]

overseas

[ADVERB]

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

synonyms : abroad

beyond or across the sea

synonyms : oversea

overseas

[ADJECTIVE]

in a foreign country

synonyms : abroad

being or passing over or across the sea

synonyms : oversea

Examples

1. The employees' threats to strike cut their own throats because management simply closed the facility and moved operations overseas.

2. The business consultant recommended that we expand our operations overseas, but when we faced unexpected challenges and losses, he was not held accountable, highlighting the reality that advisors run no risks.

3. The new leadership quickly opened 400 stores overseas.

4. Overseas, world governments largely welcomed President Biden's inauguration.

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