onside
onside Lexical Profile
onside Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
In sports such as soccer, rugby, or hockey, occupying a legal position on the field of play relative to the ball or puck and the opposing players.
"The assistant referee kept his flag down after confirming that the striker was in an onside position when the ball was passed."
British Supportive of, in agreement with, or cooperating with a particular plan, group, or person.
"Before presenting the proposal to the board, the director worked hard to make sure the key stakeholders were onside."
British In cricket, relating to or situated on the leg side of the field (the half of the field behind the batter's legs as they take their stance).
"The captain adjusted the onside field placements to block the batter's favorite pull shot."
• adverb
In or into a legal playing position on a sports field or rink, not violating the offside rule.
"The winger timed his sprint carefully to stay onside just as the midfielder played the through ball."
• noun
British In cricket, the leg side of the field; the half of the pitch behind the batter's body as they stand to receive the ball.
"The bowler drifted too far onto the pads, allowing the opener to flick the delivery easily to the onside for four runs."