spin-off

or spin·off

[ spin-awf, -of ]

/ ˈspɪnˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

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noun

Commerce. a process of reorganizing a corporate structure whereby the capital stock of a division or subsidiary of a corporation or of a newly affiliated company is transferred to the stockholders of the parent corporation without an exchange of any part of the stock of the latter. Compare split-off(def 3), split-up(def 3).

any product that is an adaption, outgrowth, or development of another similar product: The paperback is a spin-off from the large hardcover encyclopedia.

a secondary or incidental product or effect derived from technological development in a somewhat unrelated area.

Origin of spin-off

First recorded in 1945–50; noun use of verb phrase spin off

SYNONYMS FOR spin-off

2, 3 by-product, issue, offshoot.

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Words nearby spin-off

spin the platter, spin vector, spin wave, spin-dry, spin-dryer, spin-off, spin-out, spina, spina bifida, spina bifida aperta, spina bifida cystica

Definition for spin off (2 of 2)

spin

[ spin ]

/ spɪn /

verb (used with object), spun or (Archaic) span, spun, spin·ning.

to make (yarn) by drawing out, twisting, and winding fibers: Pioneer women spun yarn on spinning wheels.

to form (the fibers of any material) into thread or yarn: The machine spins nylon thread.

(of spiders, silkworms, etc.) to produce (a thread, cobweb, gossamer, silk, etc.) by extruding from the body a long, slender filament of a natural viscous matter that hardens in the air.

to cause to turn around rapidly, as on an axis; twirl; whirl: to spin a coin on a table.

Informal. to play (phonograph records): a job spinning records on a radio show.

Metalworking. to shape (sheet metal) into a hollow, rounded form by pressure from a tool while rotating the metal on a lathe or wheel.

to produce, fabricate, or evolve in a manner suggestive of spinning thread: to spin a tale of sailing ships and bygone days.

Rocketry. to cause intentionally (a rocket or guided missile) to undergo a roll.

to draw out, protract, or prolong (often followed by out): He spun the project out for over three years.

British. to flunk a student in an examination or a term's work.

Slang. to cause to have a particular bias; influence in a certain direction: His assignment was to spin the reporters after the president's speech.

verb (used without object), spun or (Archaic) span, spun, spin·ning.

to revolve or rotate rapidly, as the earth or a top.

to produce a thread from the body, as spiders or silkworms.

to produce yarn or thread by spinning.

to move, go, run, ride, or travel rapidly.

to have a sensation of whirling; reel: My head began to spin and I fainted.

to fish with a spinning or revolving bait.

noun

the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.

a spinning motion given to a ball, wheel, axle, or other object.

a downward movement or trend, especially one that is sudden, alarming, etc.: Steel prices went into a spin.

a rapid run, ride, drive, or the like, as for exercise or enjoyment: They went for a spin in the car.

Slang. a particular viewpoint or bias, especially in the media; slant: They tried to put a favorable spin on the news coverage of the controversial speech.

Also called tailspin, tail spin. Aeronautics. a maneuver in which an airplane descends in a vertical direction along a helical path of large pitch and small radius at an angle of attack greater than the critical angle, dangerous when not done intentionally or under control.

Rocketry.

the act of intentionally causing a rocket or guided missile to undergo a roll.
a roll so caused.

Also called spin angular momentum. Physics. the intrinsic angular momentum characterizing each kind of elementary particle, having one of the values 0, 1/2, 1/3, … when measured in units of Planck's constant divided by 2π.

Australian. a run of luck; fate.

Verb Phrases

spin off,

to create something new, as a company or assets, without detracting from or affecting the relative size or stability of the original: After the acquisition, the company was required to spin off about a third of its assets.
to derive from or base on something done previously: They took the character of the maid and spun off another TV series.

Origin of spin

before 900; Middle English spinnen to spin yarn, Old English spinnan; cognate with Dutch, German spinnen, Old Norse spinna, Gothic spinnan

SYNONYMS FOR spin

7 develop, narrate, relate.

9 extend, lengthen.

12 gyrate. See turn.

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OTHER WORDS FROM spin

spin·na·bil·i·ty, noun spin·na·ble, adjective out·spin, verb (used with object), out·spun, out·spin·ning. un·spin·na·ble, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for spin off (1 of 2)

spin off

verb

(tr, preposition) to turn (a part of a business enterprise) into a separate company

noun spin-off

any product or development derived incidentally from the application of existing knowledge or enterprise

a book, film, or television series derived from a similar successful book, film, or television series

British Dictionary definitions for spin off (2 of 2)

spin

/ (spɪn) /

verb spins, spinning or spun

to rotate or cause to rotate rapidly, as on an axis

to draw out and twist (natural fibres, as of silk or cotton) into a long continuous thread
to make such a thread or filament from (synthetic resins, etc), usually by forcing through a nozzle

(of spiders, silkworms, etc) to form (webs, cocoons, etc) from a silky fibre exuded from the body

(tr) to shape (metal) into a rounded form on a lathe

(tr) informal to tell (a tale, story, etc) by drawing it out at great length (esp in the phrase spin a yarn)

to bowl, pitch, hit, or kick (a ball) so that it rotates in the air and changes direction or speed on bouncing, or (of a ball) to be projected in this way

(intr) (of wheels) to revolve rapidly without causing propulsion

to cause (an aircraft) to dive in a spiral descent or (of an aircraft) to dive in a spiral descent

(intr foll by along) to drive or travel swiftly

Also: spin-dry (tr) to rotate (clothes) in a washing machine in order to extract surplus water

(intr) to reel or grow dizzy, as from turning around my head is spinning

(intr) to fish by drawing a revolving lure through the water

(intr) informal to present news or information in a way that creates a favourable impression

noun

a swift rotating motion; instance of spinning

physics

the intrinsic angular momentum of an elementary particle or atomic nucleus, as distinguished from any angular momentum resulting from its motion
a quantum number determining values of this angular momentum in units of the Dirac constant, having integral or half-integral valuesSymbol: S, s

a condition of loss of control of an aircraft or an intentional flight manoeuvre in which the aircraft performs a continuous spiral descent because the angle of maximum lift is less than the angle of incidence

a spinning motion imparted to a ball, etc

(in skating) any of various movements involving spinning rapidly on the spot

informal a short or fast drive, ride, etc, esp in a car, for pleasure

flat spin informal, mainly British a state of agitation or confusion

Australian and NZ informal a period of time or an experience; chance or luck; fortune a bad spin

commerce informal a sudden downward trend in prices, values, etc

informal the practice of presenting news or information in a way that creates a favourable impression

on the spin informal one after another they have lost two finals on the spin

Word Origin for spin

Old English spinnan; related to Old Norse spinna, Old High German spinnan to spin, Lithuanian pinu to braid

Scientific definitions for spin off

spin

[ spĭn ]

The intrinsic angular momentum of a rigid body or particle, especially a subatomic particle. Also called spin angular momentum

The total angular momentum of a physical system, such as an electron orbital or an atomic nucleus.

A quantum number expressing spin angular momentum; the actual angular momentum is a quantum number multiplied by Dirac's constant. Fermions have spin values that are integer multiples of 12, while bosons have spin values that are integer multiples of 1.

Idioms and Phrases with spin off (1 of 2)

spin off

Derive or produce from something else, especially a small part from a larger whole. For example, The corporation decided to spin off the automobile parts division, or Her column was spun off from her book on this subject. The expression transfers the throwing off by centrifugal force, as in spinning, to other enterprises. [Mid-1900s]

Idioms and Phrases with spin off (2 of 2)

spin

In addition to the idioms beginning with spin

spin a yarn
spin control
spin doctor
spin off
spin one's wheels
spin out

also see:

go into a tailspin
make one's head spin
put a spin on

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spin-off

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Definition for spin off (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), spun or (Archaic) span, spun, spin·ning.

verb (used without object), spun or (Archaic) span, spun, spin·ning.

noun

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verb

noun spin-off

British Dictionary definitions for spin off (2 of 2)

verb spins, spinning or spun

noun

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spin-off

or spin·off

noun

Origin of spin-off

SYNONYMS FOR spin-off

Words nearby spin-off

Definition for spin off (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), spun or (Archaic) span, spun, spin·ning.

verb (used without object), spun or (Archaic) span, spun, spin·ning.

noun

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Origin of spin

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verb

noun spin-off

British Dictionary definitions for spin off (2 of 2)

verb spins, spinning or spun

noun

Word Origin for spin

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