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offshore definition

off·shore (-s̸hôr′)

adjective

  1. moving off or away from the shore an offshore wind
  2. situated or in operation at some distance from shore
  3. ☆ engaged in outside the U.S. as by U.S. banks or manufacturers offshore investments, offshore assembly plants

adverb

  1. away or far from the shore; seaward
  2. ☆ outside the U.S. to borrow money offshore

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Alternate definitions:

business offshore definition - business

finance offshore definition - finance

offshore Synonyms

offshore

modif.

oceanic, in the sea, marine, foreign; see foreign 1, 2, maritime 2, nautical.


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offshore Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • windfarms: The company has also used its expertise in the offshore oil and gas business to move into offshore windfarms.

Modifying Another Word

  • far: Clear, deep water not far offshore, which is warm enough to make two-hour decompression schedules bearable.

Used with adjective complement

  • form: Learn about forming offshore Hong Kong IBC benefits, incorporating IBC offshore advantages.
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