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onside

onside

See also: on side

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onside (not comparable)

  1. (soccer) Not in an offside position.
    The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside.
    • 2011 October 30, Alistair Magowan, “Tottenham 3 - 1 QPR”, in BBC Sport:
      Rafael van der Vaart then stayed onside to slot past Paddy Kenny when he collected Ledley King's mis-hit shot.
  2. (bridge) Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
  3. In agreement or support; on board.

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