onside

See also on side

English

Adjective

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”, 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.

Anagrams

• diones, does in, Edison, inodes, noised, no side