offing

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A noun referring to the near or foreseeable future, or the part of the sea visible from the shore beyond the anchoring area.

deSubstantiv, das das nahe oder absehbare Bevorstehen von etwas bezeichnet, sowie den vom Ufer aus sichtbaren Teil des Meeres hinter dem Ankerplatz.ruСуществительное, обозначающее ближайшее или предвидимое будущее, а также часть моря, видимую с берега за зоной якорной стоянки.esSustantivo que designa el futuro inmediato o previsible, así como la parte del mar que se ve desde la costa más allá de la zona de fondeo.frNom désignant la partie de la mer visible au large, au-delà de la zone où les navires sont au mouillage, ainsi que, par extension, un avenir proche ou imminent.ptSubstantivo que designa o futuro próximo ou iminente, bem como a parte do mar visível da costa além da zona de ancoragem.zh名词，指即将发生或可预见的未来，也指从岸上可见的、锚地之外的近海海面。arاسم يشير إلى المستقبل القريب أو المنتظر، كما يشير إلى الجزء من البحر المرئي من الشاطئ خارج منطقة مرسى السفن.

1. Near future C1 formal

   The near or foreseeable future; something that is likely to happen soon.

   • A promotion is in the offing for her.
   • There are changes in the offing at the company.
   • With the new policy, a major shift is in the offing.

   denahe ZukunftruБлижайшее будущееesfuturo próximofravenir procheptFuturo próximozh不久的将来arالمستقبل القريب

2. Distant sea view C2 formal british

   The part of the sea visible from the shore, beyond the area where ships anchor.

   • The ship appeared in the offing at dawn.
   • They watched the horizon from the offing.
   • The offing was calm and clear that morning.

   deWeite der SeeruМорская дальesHorizonte marinofrlarge (vue de la mer au large)ptmar altozh远海arأفق البحر البعيد

A verb (mostly informal) meaning to kill or eliminate someone or something; also used intransitively to indicate departure or cessation.

deUmgangssprachliches Verb mit der Bedeutung, jemanden zu töten oder sich von jemandem/etwas zu befreien; auch ohne Objekt verwendet für Weggehen oder das Beenden einer Handlung.ruГлагол (чаще неформальный), означающий убить или избавиться от кого‑то/чего‑то; также употребляется без дополнения для обозначения ухода или прекращения действия.esVerbo (a menudo informal) que significa matar o deshacerse de alguien o algo; también se usa sin complemento para indicar irse o marcharse.frVerbe (souvent informel) signifiant tuer ou se débarrasser de quelqu'un/quelque chose ; également utilisé sans complément pour indiquer le fait de partir ou de cesser une action.ptVerbo informal que significa matar ou se livrar de alguém/algo; também é usado sem complemento para indicar que alguém está saindo ou indo embora.zh动词（多用于非正式场合），意为杀死或除掉某人/某物；也可不带宾语，表示离开或停止运作。arفعل عامي في الإنجليزية يعني قتل شخص أو التخلص منه، ويُستعمل أيضاً بمعنى الانصراف أو الرحيل أو إيقاف شيء ما.

1. Turn off / deactivate A1 formal

   To cause a device, machine, or system to stop operating or to switch it to a non‑running state.

   • Please off the lights when you leave the room.
   • He offed his computer after finishing the work.
   • She forgot to off the stove and the kitchen filled with smoke.

   deAusschalten / DeaktivierenruВыключить / деактивироватьesApagar / desactivarfréteindre / désactiverptDesligar / desativarzh关闭 / 停用arإيقاف التشغيل / إلغاء التنشيط

   Synonyme: cutdeactivatedisablekillshut offswitch offturn off

   Antonyme: activateonstart

2. Kill (slang) B2 slang british

   To kill or murder someone; often used in informal or criminal contexts.

   • The hitman was hired to off the target.
   • In the movie the hero has to off the villain before he escapes.
   • The mobster ordered his men to off anyone who talked.

   deTöten (Jargon)ruУбить (жаргон)esMatar (jerga)frdescendre (tuer)ptMatar (gíria)zh干掉（俚语）arيقتل (عامية)

   Synonyme: bump offdispatchhiticerub outsmoketake outwastewhack

3. Cancel or abort B2 informal

   To cancel, postpone or stop an event, appointment, or plan.

   • We had to off the meeting because the presenter was sick.
   • The airline offed the flight due to bad weather.
   • She offed her dinner plans after getting a call from work.

   deAbsagen oder abbrechenruОтменить или прерватьescancelar o aplazarfrannuler ou reporterptCancelar ou interromperzh取消或中止arإلغاء أو إيقاف

   Synonyme: abortaxecall offcanceldropnixscrapscrub

   Antonyme: arrangeconfirmplanschedule

4. Discount / reduce price B1 informal american business

   To make a reduction in price; to mark something as cheaper.

   • The store is off 20 % on all winter coats.
   • They offed the price after the product didn’t sell well.
   • You can off the subscription fee if you sign up for a year.

   dePreis senkenruСнизить ценуesDescontar / rebajar el preciofrRéduire le prixptDar descontozh降价arخفض السعر

• offed past participle
• offed past simple
• offing present participle
• offs third person singular