offset

Definition

  • noun: a short prostrate lateral shoot arising from the base of a plant
  • verb: to cancel or reduce the effect of (something)
  • verb: to place over against something
  • synonyms: outset, cessation, balance

Examples

  • The limited storage space in the house is 'offset' by the large garage.

  • Gains in one area 'offset' losses in another.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Bird! You should spend a day at the beach. Get some sun. Right, so... Marketing thought we could offset some of the costs by-- Enough about cost. John Hammond entrusted me with his dying wish... and not once did he mention profits. "Spare no expense," he used to say. (..)
    2015 Jurassic World