Off-set
Pronunciation: /ˈɔf- ˈsɛt/
Off-set (noun)
- something that reduces or balances the effect of something else.
- a printing method where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to paper.
Examples
- The savings will off-set the initial costs.
- Increased sales can off-set the losses.
Common collocations: off-set costs, off-set impact, off-set printing, off-set press, off-set losses
Off-set (verb)
- to reduce or balance the effect of something.
Examples
- The benefits off-set the disadvantages.
- He off-set his carbon footprint by planting trees.