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offside

[ awf-sahyd, of- ]

adjective

  1. Sports. illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or in advance of the ball or puck at the beginning of or during play or a play:

    The touchdown was nullified because the offensive left tackle was offside.

  2. with or in doubtful propriety or taste; risqué:

    an offside joke.



offside

/ ˈɒˈɪ /

adjective

  1. sport (in football, hockey, etc) in a position illegally ahead of the ball or puck when it is played, usually when within one's opponents' half or the attacking zone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the offside
    1. the side of a vehicle nearest the centre of the road (in Britain, the right side)
    2. ( as modifier )

      the offside passenger door

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of offside1

First recorded in 1840–50; off + side 1
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Mbappe had already had a early goal ruled out for offside before Saka's moment to forget, and the France striker was then involved in a moment of controversy that was to prove key.

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Semi-automated offside technology might be introduced to the Premier League in April.

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Alessia Russo was the star on a magical night at Emirates Stadium as she scored twice and had a further two goals ruled out for offside.

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There was extensive damage to Williams' car, damage to the offside on the Ford Fiesta with a wheel missing, as well as damage to the central reservation.

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He was referring to the fact Rangers had two Cyriel Dessers goals ruled out for offside after VAR reviews as the hosts struggled to quell their threat on the break.

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