Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, or indignation. / Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

(countable, military) An attack. / (uncountable) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

(basketball) A foul committed by a member of the team with possession of the ball.

(intransitive, cricket, of the umpires) To ask the batsmen if they wish to continue playing in conditions of poor light. If they do not, play is suspended for bad light.

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations. / A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

(transitive) To supply with officers. / (transitive) To command like an officer.

(literally, of a ship, landmass, etc.) Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.

(nautical) The area of the sea in which a ship can be seen in the distance from land, excluding the parts nearest the shore, and beyond the anchoring ground.

present participle of off

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations. / (slang) Thoroughly, completely.