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Offset (Verb)

Produce by offset printing; "offset the conference proceedings".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The company offset the new catalog using a digital press and high-quality ink.
The book was offset using UV ink for vibrant colors and long-lasting finish.
She carefully offset the margins for the brochure to achieve the desired look.
The firm offset the company newsletter using thermography for an embossed finish.
The design was offset onto high-gloss paper to maximize the image's visual impact.

Compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The company's charitable donations will help offset the negative impact of its environmental policies.
She tried to offset the calories from dinner with an extra-long workout.
The tax credits will offset the cost of buying the new equipment.
Planting trees can help offset the carbon emissions from the factory.
Increasing fuel efficiency will offset the rising cost of fuel.

Create an offset in; "offset a wall".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The architect designed the building to offset the stairwell in the center of the lobby for aesthetic purposes.
To create more space in the narrow hallway, the contractor offset the door about a foot inward.
She wanted to add some interest to the room, so she offset the doorway about 3 feet from the corner.
In order to make the corner look more dynamic, the designer decided to offset the wall from the edge of the building.
The homeowner offset the entryway to create a small foyer in the otherwise open-plan living area.

Make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Her experience in customer service offset the fact that she had never managed a team before.
The team's meticulous planning offset the unexpected weather conditions during the expedition.
Her charm and charisma offset her lack of qualifications for the role.
His strong work ethic offset the lack of funding for the project.
The environmentally friendly features offset the higher cost of the new building design.