spin off

spin off
verb
produce as a consequence of something larger
• Derivationally related forms: ↑spin-off
• Hypernyms: ↑bear, ↑turn out
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s something

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spin-off «SPIHN F, -OF», noun.
1. the distribution of the stocks of a new or subsidiary company among the stockholders of the controlling company: »

On May 31, 1957, all the capital stock of Republic Industrial Corp.…was distributed by Barium Steel Corp. to its shareholders in a tax-free spin-off (Wall Street Journal).

2. Figurative. a by-product of research or similar activity, usually unexpected; fallout: »

The vaccine is the result of a new type of ultrahigh-speed centrifuge that is a spin-off from atomic weapons work (New York Times). Water pollution is among the most undesirable spin-offs of heavy industrialization and technological progress (Science News).

spin off «SPIHN F, OF», verb.
–v.t.
1. to create a new entity out of an established one, especially as a by-product or derivation: »

The Center for Immigration Studies was spun off from the university's economics program.

2. to divest, usually through issuing a new stock: »

"RJR Nabisco spun off its ownership of Reynolds to its shareholders" (New York Times).

–v.i.
to establish or become a new entity derived from an existing one.

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spin off [phrasal verb]
spin off or spin (something) off or spin off (something) : to create something new (such as a new television show or company) by basing it on or taking it from something that already exists

The show was so popular that it spun off a new series. [=a new series was created based on the show]

The cartoon has spun off dolls and other merchandise.

They spun off their specialty foods line into a separate company.

The auto parts manufacturer spun off from another company.

— see also ↑spin-off
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Main Entry: ↑spin

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ˌspin ˈoff (from sth) | ˌspin sthˈoff (from sth) derived
to happen or to produce sth as a new or unexpected result of sth that already exists

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products spinning off from favourite books

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toys spun off from the popular children's TV programme

related noun ↑spin-off
Main entry: ↑spinderived

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