nearshore
/ˈnɪrʃɔr/
verb
- To move or bring something closer to the shore.
- Fishermen often nearshore their nets at sunset.
- The captain decided to nearshore the boat to avoid the storm.
- We need to nearshore the equipment before the tide goes out.
noun
- The area of water or land close to the shore.
- Scientists study the nearshore to understand coastal erosion.
- Boats must be careful in the nearshore because of rocks and shallow water.
- The nearshore is where waves first begin to break.
adjective
- Located or occurring close to the shore of a sea, lake, or ocean.
- Many small fish live in the nearshore area where the water is warmer.
- The nearshore waters are popular for snorkeling and kayaking.
- The city built a new park along the nearshore zone of the lake.
- Relating to business services (such as software development or customer support) that are outsourced to a nearby country, often sharing a border or time zone.
- Nearshore outsourcing can reduce costs while keeping time zones similar.
- Our company uses nearshore teams in Mexico for faster communication.
- They hired a nearshore development firm in Costa Rica to build the app.
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