offset

(noun) the time at which something is supposed to begin. Synonyms: beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime. Examples: "They got an early start." "She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her."

(noun) a compensating equivalent. Synonyms: counterbalance.

(noun) a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips. Synonyms: stolon, runner.

(noun) a natural consequence of development. Synonyms: outgrowth, branch, offshoot.

(noun) a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper. Synonyms: offset printing.

(noun) structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly. Synonyms: set-back, setoff.

(verb) compensate for or counterbalance. Synonyms: countervail. Examples: "Offset deposits and withdrawals."

(verb) make up for. Synonyms: cancel, set off. Examples: "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength."

(verb) cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface.

(verb) create an offset in. Examples: "Offset a wall."

(verb) produce by offset printing. Examples: "Offset the conference proceedings."