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offshore

/ɒfˈʃɔːr/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does offshore mean?

adjective, noun

Located or operating outside the territorial waters of a country, especially in the open sea. A company or business that operates outside the country where it is registered.

Example

"The offshore oil rig was located several miles out to sea."

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