Definitions:

1. compensate for or counterbalance verb
   • offset deposits and withdrawals
2. create an offset in verb
   • offset a wall
3. make up for verb
   • My skills offset my opponent's superior strength.
4. produce by offset printing verb
   • offset the conference proceedings

Synonyms:

• beginning
• branch
• cancel
• counterbalance
• countervail
• offset printing
• runner
• set off
• set-back