OFFSHORE


Meaning of OFFSHORE in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb

Etymology: off (II) + shore

1. : from the shore

a breeze blowing offshore

: at a distance from the shore

a boat sailing along offshore

2. : outside the country : abroad

purchasing weapons offshore

II. adjective

1. : coming or moving away from the shore

an offshore breeze

an offshore current

2.

a. : situated off the shore or within a zone generally considered to extend to three miles from low-water line

offshore bar

offshore islands

offshore oil reserves

b. : distant from the shore

offshore navigation

offshore fishing

c. : placed or made abroad

offshore procurement

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