offside

[US]/ɒf'saɪd/
[UK]/ˌɔf'saɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. in an illegal position in a game, especially in relation to the opposing team's goal
n. the position of being offside in a game
Word Forms
Pluraloffsides

Phrases & Collocations

offside trap

passive offside

Example Sentences

a marginal offside decision.

an attempt to catch an opponent offside

he was offside and the goal was disallowed.

He was ruled offside by the referee.

his radicalism caught him offside with the law.

The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside.

The striker was caught offside multiple times during the match.

The offside rule can be confusing for new soccer fans.

The player timed his run perfectly to avoid being called offside.

The team's strategy relies heavily on playing the offside trap effectively.

The referee blew the whistle for an offside offense.

The defender stepped up at the right moment to catch the attacker offside.

The striker was in an offside position when the ball was played.

The forward was frustrated after being repeatedly caught offside.

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