1)

To compensate for, counteract, compliment, balance, etc.

2)

Not direct. Askew.

Comments:

1)

In this context, this is the layman's usage of the term.

2)

In this context, this term most often describes (an) opponent(s) that is/are not directly in front of you.

Used in this context this term can also refer to any Environmental Object either stationary or moving in relation to self.

Example(s):

1)

To offset the opponent's advantage of size, the practitioner relied upon deception and distraction.

2)

The opponent attacked from an offset angle.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Compensate, Environment, Line, Maneuver, Motion, Move, Overreach, Path, Position, Space, Travel, Weapon

2)

Angle, Centerline, Diagonal, Dimension, Direction, Height, Horizontal, Obscure, Strike, Vertical, Width, Zone

Related Term(s):

1)

Line of Travel, Path of Action, Path of Defense, Path of Delivery, Path of Execution, Path of Travel

2)

Clock Principle, Dimensional Zone, Directional Zone Principle, Point of Reference