offshore

US /ˌɑːfˈʃɔːr/
UK /ˌɑːfˈʃɔːr/
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1.

offshore, al largo

located or situated at a distance from the coast

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The company operates several offshore oil rigs.
L'azienda gestisce diverse piattaforme petrolifere offshore.
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They are building a new offshore wind farm.
Stanno costruendo un nuovo parco eolico offshore.
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maritimeseawardpelagic
2.

offshore, estero

situated or operating in a foreign country, especially as a means of avoiding tax or strict regulations

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Many companies establish offshore accounts to reduce their tax burden.
Molte aziende stabiliscono conti offshore per ridurre il loro carico fiscale.
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The investigation revealed a network of offshore shell companies.
L'indagine ha rivelato una rete di società di comodo offshore.
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foreigninternationaltransnational
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al largo, in mare aperto

away from the coast; out to sea

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The boat sailed offshore into deeper waters.
La barca salpò al largo in acque più profonde.
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The wind was blowing strongly offshore.
Il vento soffiava forte al largo.
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seawardout to sea
2.

all'estero, fuori dal paese

in or to a foreign country, especially for financial or business purposes

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The company decided to move its manufacturing offshore.
L'azienda ha deciso di spostare la produzione all'estero.
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They invested heavily offshore to diversify their portfolio.
Hanno investito pesantemente all'estero per diversificare il loro portafoglio.
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abroadoverseas
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offshore banking