onshore
/ɑnˈʃɔr/
adverb
- Toward or onto land from the water.
- The sailors rowed onshore to explore the island.
- The rescue team brought the survivors onshore safely.
- Strong currents made it difficult to swim onshore.
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adjective
- Located or happening on land, especially near the coast, rather than at sea.
- The onshore wind brought cool air from the ocean to the beach.
- They built an onshore wind farm to generate clean energy.
- The company moved its operations to an onshore facility to reduce costs.
- Relating to financial or business activities conducted within a country's own borders, rather than offshore.
- Many investors prefer onshore accounts for easier tax reporting.
- They decided to keep their headquarters onshore to avoid complex regulations.
- The government encourages onshore investment to boost the local economy.
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