| offset |
to balance or compensate for. [9 definitions] |
| offset printing |
a printing process in which the inked impression is made on a rubber roller or blanket, from which it is then transferred to paper; offset. |
| offshoot |
a branch or shoot from a main stem, as of a plant. [2 definitions] |
| offshore |
away from the shore. [4 definitions] |
| offside |
ahead of the ball or puck, or beyond the line or area prescribed by the rules of a sport such as hockey or football. |
| offspring |
the child, young, or descendant of a particular parent or ancestor. [2 definitions] |
| offstage |
not on the visible part of the stage; in the wings or backstage. [3 definitions] |
| off the air |
not broadcast on radio or television. |
| off the beaten path |
in a place difficult to reach or not often visited. [2 definitions] |
| off the beaten track |
in a place difficult to reach or not often visited. [2 definitions] |
| off the cuff |
(informal) in an unplanned manner; without much forethought. [2 definitions] |
| off-the-record |
not for quotation or attribution in a publication. [2 definitions] |
| off the record |
not intended for publication. [2 definitions] |
| off-the-shelf |
designating merchandise that is in stock and ready for use. [2 definitions] |
| off the track |
not relevant to the pertinent point or issue; astray. |
| off the wagon |
(informal) no longer refraining from drinking alcohol. |
| offtrack |
of or denoting a system of legalized betting, esp. on horse racing, at locations other than race tracks. |
| off-white |
white mixed with a small amount of yellow, light brown, or gray. |
| off year |
a year in which production or activity is less or worse than usual. [2 definitions] |
| off-year election |
in the U.S., an election that occurs in a year other than those years during which a President is elected. [2 definitions] |
| of good cheer |
happy or encouraged; in high spirits. |