Meaning Of The Word Onside

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onside
If a person or group of people is onside, they support you and agree with what you are doing.
adjective: In games such as football and hockey, when an attacking player is onside, they have not broken the rules because at least two players from the opposing team are between them and the goal when the ball is passed to them.

onside in American English
in the proper position for play; not offside
not offside
not offside; being within the prescribed line or area at the beginning of or during play or a play

onside in British English
(of a player) in a legal position, as when behind the ball or with a required number of opponents between oneself and the opposing team's goal line
adjective: taking one's part or side; working towards the same goal (esp in the phrase get someone onside)

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