Phrasal Verb: Spin off

Spin off - Produce an unexpected additional benefit

Example:

The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem.

Notes:

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- International English

Spin off - Form a separate company from part of an existing one

Example:

They SPUN OFF the retail division last year.

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Spin off - Create a TV show using characters from a popular show

Example:

They SPUN it OFF from the main show, but it didn't really attract many viewers.

Notes:

- Separable [optional]

- International English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 2 phrasal verbs with 'SPIN'

- Spin off
- Spin out

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