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offset

verb

/ˈɒfsɛt/

Meaning

To counterbalance or compensate for something.

The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.

offset the balance

counterbalance, compensate, neutralize, counteract

intensify, worsen

offset costs, offset losses, offset impact, offset effect

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

To fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone.

to relate to or be connected with something

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone