Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

onside

adjective

/ˈɒn.saɪd/

Definition

In the context of sports, particularly soccer, ‘onside’ refers to the position of a player who is in line with or nearer to the goal line than the second-to-last opponent when the ball is played to them, allowing them to play the ball legally.

Examples

The forward was clearly onsides when the pass was made, allowing him to score.
The referee raised the flag to indicate that the player was not onsides.
During the match, the team successfully played the ball to an onsides player, leading to a great opportunity to score.