offset
To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite directionTo counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
» Is there any way to offset those costs?
Lassen sich diese Kosten irgendwie ausgleichen?
Есть ли возможность возместить эти затраты?
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
I'll offset the time difference locally.
to offset one charge against another
ausgleichen
компенси́роватьkompensírovatʹ, возмеща́тьvozmeščátʹ
компенсува́тиkompensuváty, нівелюва́тиniveljuváty
(transitive)To place out of line.
(transitive)To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).
- produce by offset printing
- create an offset in
- cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
- compensate for or counterbalance
Examples
6 sentencesIs there any way to offset those costs?
ruЕсть ли возможность возместить эти затраты?
deLassen sich diese Kosten irgendwie ausgleichen?
Tax credits are available to help offset the cost.
A bigger harvest should help offset the expected drop in crop prices.
deEine größere Ernte sollte dazu beitragen, das erwartete Absinken der Getreidepreise auszugleichen.
For the last two months, your profit has offset your expenses.
If not for carbon offsetting, we'd be in danger of runaway emissions.
Translations
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Origin
From off- + set, used to construct the noun form of the verb to set off. Compare Middle EnFrom off- + set, used to construct the noun form of the verb to set off. Compare Middle English ofsetten (“to encumber, harass, beset, besiege”), from Old English ofsettan (“to press, oppress, overwhelm, crush”).
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Forms
offsets, offsetting, offset, offsetSynonyms
9 synonyms- compensate for or counterbalance:countervail
- make up for:cancelset off
Antonyms
4 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle