offshore

B2
Pronunciation
/ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An area or or portion of sea away from the shore.

2 Definition

An island, outcrop, or other land away from shore.

3 Definition

Something or someone in, from, or associated with another country.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To use foreign labor to substitute for local labor.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Moving away from the shore.

2 Definition

Located in the sea away from the coast.

Example Sentences
  • an offshore oil rig
3 Definition

Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws.

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Away from the shore.

2 Definition

At some distance from the shore.