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

Example Sentences

Santa Margarita sparked its second drive with a successful onside kick grounded by Hunter McKinney.

From Los Angeles Times

He didn't directly say it was correct, because to do so would suggest the alternative view of onside would be incorrect - and that just isn't the case.

From BBC

But the way the law reads now, with references to impacting on play, the line of sight or interfering with the goalkeeper, you can be deeper than the last defender and ruled onside.

From BBC

“I just wasn’t sure if I was onside or not,” Ordaz said.

From Los Angeles Times

Economists say the government must soon pair fiscal discipline with measures to revive growth and job creation if it wants to keep voters onside.

From The Wall Street Journal