Meaning

5 senses
  1. (not comparable)Not in an offside position; in the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.

    The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside.

    nicht abseits, nicht im Abseits (not offside)

    not offside; being within the prescribed area of play

  2. (broadly, not comparable, slang)Within bounds.

  3. (not comparable)On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.

  4. (not comparable)Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

  5. (not comparable)In agreement or support; on board.

Translations

2 languages
Deutsch
By meaning 1
(football) not in an offside position:

Origin

From on + side.

From on + side.

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