Phrase guide

spin off

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • a line of merchandise spun off from a TV series

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

produce as a consequence of something larger

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bear, turn out

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: spinnata — to create as by-product
  • Italian: derivare — to create as by-product
  • Italian: ricadere — to create as by-product
  • Italian: scorporare — to create as by-product
  • Polish: przekształcać — to create as by-product
  • Polish: przekształcić — to create as by-product