Offside (Noun)
Meaning
(sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The forward was called offside by the referee after she received a pass beyond the last defender.
- The player's goal was nullified due to a marginal offside call that many fans disputed.
- In Rugby and Association Football the 'offsides' rule is used to prevent attacking players from simply camping next to the opponent's goal.
- The linesman raised his flag to signal an offside as the player burst forward in search of a scoring opportunity.
- A critical offside decision in the final minutes stole the win from the home team and sparked controversy among the fans.