Spin Off (Verb)
Meaning
Produce as a consequence of something larger.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The merger between two companies will likely spin off several new subsidiaries to manage the expanded portfolio.
- Reaching orbit will spin off multiple smaller satellites to monitor different aspects of the planet's atmosphere.
- The main research project has been so successful that it will spin off several more specialized studies to delve deeper into the subject matter.
- The expansion of the popular book series has led to a film adaptation that will spin off a few television shows targeting different age groups.
- A smaller company was spun off from the larger corporation to focus on developing cutting-edge green technologies.