Word
offshore
Phoneticsoff·shore, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɔfˈʃɔɹ/
UK/ˈɒfʃɔː/
Definitions
01located at sea
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. located in the sea, away from the coast.
adj. situated at some distance from the shore, typically within the territorial or economic waters of a country.
“The company is building a new offshore wind farm to generate clean energy.”
“Engineers faced significant logistical hurdles while maintaining the offshore drilling platform during the winter storm season.”
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02business/finance
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. based in a different country, usually to pay less tax or lower costs.
adj. registered or located in a foreign country, often to take advantage of lower taxes, less regulation, or cheaper labour.
“He decided to open an offshore bank account while working abroad.”
“The corporation was accused of using offshore subsidiaries to shield its profits from domestic taxation.”
03away from land
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. moving or located away from the shore.
adv. in a direction away from the shore or at a distance from the coast.
Español:alejado de la costa
“The boat drifted offshore after the engine stopped working.”
“As the storm intensified, the captain steered the vessel further offshore to avoid being driven onto the rocks.”
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04to move work abroad
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
v. to move a company's work or production to another country to save money.
v. to relocate business processes or production to a foreign country to reduce costs.
“Many tech companies offshore their customer service to countries with lower wages.”
“The decision to offshore the manufacturing division led to significant job losses in the local community.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as 'production' or 'services'.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “offshore” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The profits from Abramovich's oil deals in Russia were funnelled into a web of offshore companies.” “As of Sunday, the hurricane’s eye was moving offshore of Mexico’s Jalisco state, with winds of at least 240km/h (150mph).” “New research within the PELAgIO ECOWind project has revealed how offshore wind farms can influence ocean temperatures and mixing, and why their effects depend on local conditions.” “The primary aim was to test the technology's performance under real offshore conditions.” Etymology
From off- + shore.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0