Spin-off: meaning, definitions and examples

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spin-off

 

[ หˆspษชnหŒษ’f ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A spin-off is a new company or business entity created from an existing larger company, typically through the sale or distribution of new shares of the subsidiary. Spin-offs are often undertaken to allow the parent company to focus on its core business activities.

Synonyms

divestiture, offshoot, separation

Examples of usage

  • The tech giant announced the spin-off of its cloud computing division.
  • The spin-off will operate as a separate entity with its own management team.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

In the entertainment industry, a spin-off refers to a new television show, movie, or book that is derived from an existing popular work, typically focusing on a specific character or theme.

Synonyms

derivative, offshoot, sequel

Examples of usage

  • The popular TV series had a successful spin-off focusing on one of the supporting characters.
  • The spin-off movie explored the backstory of the main villain from the original film.

Translations

Translations of the word "spin-off" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคฟเคจ-เค‘เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ableger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pecahan

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odล‚am

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ชใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrivรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derivado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yan รผrรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ•€์˜คํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุชู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odลกtฤ›p

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvetvie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก็”Ÿๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odcep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afleggjari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒจแƒขแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlรผnmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derivado

Word origin

The term 'spin-off' originated in the business world in the mid-20th century to describe the process of creating a new company through the divestiture of a subsidiary. Over time, the term expanded to other industries, including entertainment, where it refers to derivative works based on existing popular content. The concept of spin-offs continues to be prevalent in various sectors as a strategy for growth and innovation.