spin off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To create (something) as a by-product or a secondary derived work.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo ra như một sản phẩm phụ hoặc một công việc phái sinh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

a line of merchandise spun off from a TV series

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “spin off” mean?

To create (something) as a by-product or a secondary derived work.

Is “spin off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.