spin-off
ˈspɪnˌɔːf
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Noun

1.
fictionnew work featuring characters from an existing one
  • The TV show is a spin-off of the popular series.
derivative offshoot sequel
2.
businessnew company formed from part of an existing one
  • The tech giant announced a spin-off of its software division.
derivative subsidiary
3.
businessunexpected benefit from an activity
  • The research project had a spin-off that improved local technology.
bonus dividend perk
4.
by-productTECH.product made during the manufacture of something elseTECH.
  • The chemical process resulted in a spin-off used in agriculture.
byproduct derivative
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Expressions with spin-off

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spin-off effectn.
unexpected result that happens because of something else
The new policy had a positive spin-off effect on local jobs.

Origin of spin-off

English, spin (turn) + off (away)

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do a twirlv.
movement
spin around in a circle, often to show off
doosran.
cricket term
cricket delivery by an off-spin bowler that spins in the opposite direction
off breakn.
sport
cricket ball bowled to spin from off to leg side

Examples of spin-off in a sentence

  • Fans eagerly awaited the spin-off featuring the sidekick.
  • The spin-off quickly outperformed its parent company.
  • Investors are excited about the upcoming spin-off.
  • A useful spin-off of the campaign was stronger community ties.
  • The workshop's spin-off included several new client leads.
  • The refinery sold a waxy spin-off to candle makers.

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  1. French:spin-off, retombée, ...
  2. German:Spin-off, Abspaltung, ...
  3. Italian:spin-off, scorporo, ...
  4. Spanish:derivado, escisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:spin-off, empresa derivada, ...
  6. Chinese:衍生剧, 衍生公司, ...
  7. Japanese:スピンオフ, 副産物, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَل مُنْبَثِق, شَرِكة مُنْبَثِقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְפִּין אוֹף, חֶבְרַת בַּת, ...
  10. Russian:спин-офф, выделение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відгалуження, побічна вигода, ...
  12. Hindi:किसी लोकप्रिय रचना के पात्रों पर आधारित नई रचना, स्पिन-ऑफ, ...
spin off
spɪn ɒf
spinning off, spun off

Definition of spin off - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
creationcreate something as a by-product or secondary work
  • The company plans to spin off a new app.
derive generate produce
2.
businessTECH.turn a part of a business into a separate companyTECH.
  • They decided to spin off the tech division.
divest separate
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createdevelopinnovationoffshootresultsecondarysubsidiaryacquisitionconglomeratecorporationdivestituredivision

Examples of spin off in a sentence

  • The tech giant will spin off its robotics division next year.
  • The company plans to spin off its retail arm.
  • They will spin off the new startup next year.

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  1. French:créer, essaimer, ...
  2. German:abspalten, ...
  3. Italian:creare, scorporare, ...
  4. Spanish:crear, escindir, ...
  5. Portuguese:criar, desmembrar, ...
  6. Chinese:推出, 分拆, ...
  7. Japanese:スピンオフする, 分社化する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَنْشَأَ كَناتِج ثانَوِيّ, اِسْتَحْدَثَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִיצוֹר תּוֹצַר לְוַואי, לְפַצֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:создавать, выделять в отдельную компанию, ...
  11. Ukrainian:створити, виокремлювати в окрему компанію, ...
  12. Hindi:अलग इकाई के रूप में विकसित करना, अलग करना, ...
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