off
set
Third Person
offsets
Present Participle
offsetting
Past Tense
offset
Past Participle
offset
1
to compensate for the effects of something through appropriate actions or measures
transitive
- Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions in the environment.
- Increased exercise may offset the negative impact of a high-calorie diet.
- The company implemented cost-saving measures to offset financial losses.
- Renewable energy sources can offset the dependence on fossil fuels.
- She is actively offsetting her carbon footprint by using public transportation and reducing energy consumption.
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to print images, text, or designs using a printing process where the inked image is first transferred to a rubber plate and then applied to the printing surface
transitive
- The company decided to offset the brochures to produce a large volume quickly and efficiently.
- The printer chose to offset the business cards, ensuring precise color reproduction.
- The publisher opted to offset the covers of the book for a more professional appearance.
- They offset the posters to achieve vibrant colors and clean lines for the campaign.
3
to create a displacement or shift in the alignment of a structure to avoid obstruction or ensure proper fitting
transitive
- The plumber had to offset the pipe to fit it around the corner.
- The carpenter offset the wall to accommodate a window on the other side.
- They used a special tool to offset the rod, allowing it to fit into the bracket properly.
- To create a smooth flow, they offset the joints in the metal rods.
- The team offset the conduit to avoid interference with the existing piping structure.
4
to leave a mark or impression on an adjacent page or sheet by transferring ink from a freshly printed surface
- The ink hadn’t dried properly and offset onto the opposite page of the book.
- She noticed faint text on the next sheet where the printing had offset.
- The freshly printed flyer offset onto the paper below, creating a smudged duplicate.
- Improper drying time caused the magazine pages to offset during binding.
- The printer settings were adjusted to reduce the chance of ink offsetting onto other pages.