offside
adverb/ˌɒfˈsaɪd/
/ˌɔːfˈsaɪd/
- (in some sports, for example football (soccer) and ice hockey) in a position, usually ahead of the ball, that is not allowed
- He was ruled offside by the referee.
- an attempt to catch an opponent offside
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