noun
Meaning 1
The region extending seaward from the shoreline.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
nearshore
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noun
Meaning 2
Non-US operations located near the US, for example in Mexico or the Caribbean.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: business
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verb
Meaning 3
To move operations to locations near the US, such as Mexico or the Caribbean.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: business
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History
Etymology
From near + shore.
By analogy with offshore.
Across languages
Translations
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- Spanish: deslocalización cercana — Translations