Meaning Of The Word Offshore

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What's The Definition Of Offshore?

offshore
Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast.

offshore in American English
moving off or away from the shore
adjective: moving or tending away from the shore toward or into a body of water
adverb: off or away from the shore

offshore in British English
from, away from, or at some distance from the shore
adjective: sited or conducted at sea as opposed to on land

offshore in the Oil and Gas Industry 1
adverb: If something happens offshore, it takes place on the surface of the sea, on a continental shelf, or in deep water.

offshore in the Oil and Gas Industry 2
adjective: Offshore drilling and production takes place on the surface of the sea, on a continental shelf, or in deep water.

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