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Spin around phrasal verb
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Meaning: Turn to face the opposite direction
(Intransitive | British English)
» Example: She SPUN AROUND when he called her name.
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Meaning: Turn to face the opposite direction
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Spin off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Produce an unexpected additional benefit
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem. -
Meaning: Form a separate company from part of an existing one
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» Example: They SPUN OFF the retail division last year. -
Meaning: Create a TV show using characters from a popular show
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They SPUN it OFF from the main show, but it didn't really attract many viewers.
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Meaning: Produce an unexpected additional benefit
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Spin out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Lose control (vehicle)
(Intransitive | American English)
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Meaning: Make something last as long as possible
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I SPUN the work OUT to make as much money from the job as I could.
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Meaning: Lose control (vehicle)