in
the
o
ffing
adverb
1
likely to happen or appear soon
- With the project's completion date nearing, a celebration is definitely in the offing.
- Rumors suggest that a big announcement is in the offing from the tech company.
- A major policy change appears to be in the offing after the recent meetings.
- With the weather clearing up, a beach trip is in the offing this weekend.
- The coach hinted that a lineup change could be in the offing for the next game.