A2the act of asking if someone would like to have something or if they would like you to do something: "If you like I can do some shopping for you." "That's a very kind offer."I must say the offer of a weekend in Barcelona quitetempts me.informalOne day I'll take you up on(= accept) that offer.Suggestions and proposalsmake an offerC2(alsoput in an offer)›to say officially that you would like to buy something, especially a house, at a particularprice: They were asking £180,000 for the place, so I put in an offer of £170,000.I've made an offer on a house in the towncentre.Mortgages and real estateRenting, hiring and hire purchase in general Renting propertyB1a reduction in the usualprice of sth, usually for a shortperiod: This superb offer is available until the end of the month.on offerB2›available to be bought or used: We were amazed at the range of products on offer.on (special) offerB1UK›If goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lowerprice than usual.Costing or worth little or no moneyValue and price decreasesunder offerUK›If a house is under offer, someone has already suggested a particularprice at which they would be willing to buy it.Mortgages and real estateRenting, hiring and hire purchase in general Renting property