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 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