Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb
offset
IPA pronunciation: /ˈɒfset/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
компенсировать, возмещать
English definition
To balance the effect of something, so that there is no advantage or disadvantage.
Example
The extra costs were offset by savings in other areas.
Collocations
- offset the cost
- offset the impact
- offset against
- partially offset
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