Offset
offset (verb) - move in the opposite direction, reduce by moving in the opposite direction, counter-balance, compensate in the opposite direction ("x offsets y" means "x reduces the effect of y"), make up for (profits from the manufacturing business offset losses from the retail business)
Example sentences:
* The general knowledge and insight into problems will more than offset any expected responses of alienation and rejection. The students approached
* The increased salary expenses would be offset by reduced administrative expenditure.
* He has been accused by government officials of making payments to favoured clients to offset losses.
* The tax cuts will be more than offset by cuts in public spending.
* Losses from trading in the UK were offset by strong performance in France.
* The new revenue source offsets a fall in revenue caused by reduced electricity usage.
* The pound would have to fall far enough to offset the extra burden on British costs.
* These free vouchers offset the price of meals at restaurants along the expressway when you feel like a break mid-journey.
* The installation costs of the energy saving system are more than offset by savings on fuel bills.
* We believe any small price advantage offered by a charter over our premium service is more than offset by our better scheduling, quicker flights, and more itinerary options.
* The benefits to soft drinks sales of a long, hot summer offset the adverse effects of the hot weather on melting confectionery sales.
* Experts stress that this has often been more than offset by price falls. Bargains, they say, abound.
* The three per cent is offset by the improved service we are able to offer.
* We need an extra injection of working capital to offset the line's losses.
* A partial contribution by the seller usually offsets registration fees which are traditionally born by the buyer.
* Company officials say the cutbacks will offset expenses related to complying with new environmental regulations.
* Banks operate in all parts of the country so they can offset losses in one part of the country with gains elsewhere.
* Any new tax revenues have to be offset with equivalent tax cuts.
* These documents need to be submitted when applying for your life insurance claim to get a correct offset calculation.
* The interest you save could offset the costs of obtaining the line of credit.
