offset offset /ˈɔfˌsɛt/

noun

1. Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly  ( offset , set-back , setoff )
   structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
   
2. A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper  ( offset , offset printing )
   a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
   
3. A natural consequence of development  ( branch , offset , offshoot , outgrowth )
   a natural consequence of development
   
4. A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips  ( offset , runner , stolon )
   a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
   
5. A compensating equivalent  ( counterbalance , offset )
   a compensating equivalent
   
6. The time at which something is supposed to begin  ( commencement , get-go , offset , first , kickoff , outset , showtime , start , starting time , beginning )
   the time at which something is supposed to begin
    They got an early start
   they got an early start
    She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
   she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
   

verb

1. () Compensate for or counterbalance  ( countervail , offset )
   compensate for or counterbalance
    Offset deposits and withdrawals
   offset deposits and withdrawals
   
2. () Make up for  ( cancel , set off , offset )
   make up for
    His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
   His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
   
3. Produce by offset printing  ( offset )
   produce by offset printing
    Offset the conference proceedings
   offset the conference proceedings
   
4. Create an offset in  ( offset )
   create an offset in
    Offset a wall
   offset a wall
   
5. Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface  ( offset )
   cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface