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Definition of onshore

onshore

/ˌɑːnˈʃɔːr/
on · shore

Past Simple:onshored
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Past Participle:onshored
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Present Participle:onshoring
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onshore Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Situated, occurring, or operating on land rather than at sea, or moving from the sea toward the land.

Example

"The afternoon brought a cool onshore breeze that refreshed the coastal town."


2

Registered, conducted, or located within one's own country and subject to domestic tax and regulatory laws.

Example

"The corporation decided to expand its onshore manufacturing facilities to reduce shipping delays."

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• adverb

1

On or toward the land from the sea or another large body of water.

Example

"Strong winds blew the small sailboat onshore before the storm arrived."


2

Within the boundaries of one's own country, especially regarding business or financial operations.

Example

"The firm chose to keep its data processing centers onshore to comply with national privacy regulations."

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• verb

1

To relocate or transfer business operations, manufacturing, or jobs back to the country where a company is headquartered.

Example

"Several technology firms plan to onshore their supply chains over the next five years."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Onshore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/onshore
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