onside

American  

[on-sahyd, awn-] / ˈɒnˈsaɪd, ˈɔn- /

adjective

Sports.

1. not offside; being within the prescribed line or area at the beginning of or during play or a play.

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onside British  

/ ˌɒnˈsaɪd /

adjective

1. sport (of a player) in a legal position, as when behind the ball or with a required number of opponents between oneself and the opposing team's goal line

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adjective

1. taking one's part or side; working towards the same goal (esp in the phrase get someone onside ) Compare offside

Etymology

Origin of onside

First recorded in 1840–50; on + side ¹

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Example Sentences

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onside

In a lapse of concentration, and despite the VAR image showing Diaz was onside, England said "check complete".

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

While the home team never trailed, San Juan Hills cut the score to 47-44 midway through the fourth quarter after an improbable onside kick recovery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Skinner passed for three touchdowns, intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown and recovered Chaminade’s attempted onside kick to seal the win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

One question is how long Rodríguez can keep this double act of keeping both the Venezuelan left and the US administration onside?

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026

Kanue didn’t snap at Muamer; he simply gestured with his hand to encourage his new teammate to stay onside, to be patient.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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