off-site
|off/site|
🇺🇸
/ˈɔfˌsaɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒfˌsaɪt/
away from a specific location
Etymology
'off-site' originates from the combination of 'off' meaning 'away from' and 'site' meaning 'location or place'.
'off-site' evolved from the use of 'off' and 'site' in English to describe activities or locations away from a central or main location.
Initially, it meant 'away from a specific location', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or taking place away from a particular site, especially a workplace.
The company organized an off-site meeting to discuss the new project.
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Adverb 1
away from a particular site, especially a workplace.
The team worked off-site for the duration of the renovation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45