26984 words

overseas

4 definitions • 14 examples
1
in, from, or to other countries:

Examples:

We need to open up overseas markets.
There are a lot of overseas students studying at our college.
My brother is a student overseas.
to go/travel/live/work overseas
I wanted to go to an oversea university.
2
in, from, or to countries that are across the sea:

Examples:

The Air Force was recalling troops from overseas bases.
I’ve had to travel overseas fairly often.
3
in, from, or connected with another country or countries, especially across the sea:

Examples:

We need to open up overseas markets.
In the following years, he expanded the firm's overseas operations.
He continued to pay state taxes while he and his family were overseas.
4
in or to another country or countries, especially across the sea:

Examples:

They're outsourcing jobs overseas.
The company doesn't have enough capital to invest overseas.

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