offside

adjective / adverb
UK /ˌɒfˈsaɪd/
US /ˌɔːfˈsaɪd/

In games like soccer, a player is offside when they are too far forward near the other team's goal before the ball is passed to them.

The referee raised the flag because the striker was offside.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. On the far side of a road or vehicle, especially in countries that drive on the left.

She stepped onto the offside pavement to avoid the traffic.

3. The side of a vehicle nearest the road when parked, or the right side in left-hand-drive countries.

The offside mirror was scratched in the car park.

4. In cricket, a fielding position on the side of the batter's body facing the bowler.

He hit the ball straight to the fielder at offside.

5. Not in a position to take part legally in play, in sports such as hockey or rugby.

The winger was called offside by the touch judge.