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Word: Silo
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek siros ‘corn pit’
ˈsʌɪləʊ
a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain.
Short Definition:tall tower or pit on farm used to store grain
an underground chamber in which a guided missile is kept ready for firing.
Short Definition:underground chamber in which guided missile is kept ready for firing
a system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others
Short Definition:system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others
Examples:- it's vital that team members step out of their silos and start working together
- we have made significant strides in breaking down that silo mentality
Word: Silo
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsʌɪləʊ
isolate (one system, process, department, etc.) from others
Short Definition:isolate one system, process, etc. from others
Examples:- most companies have expensive IT systems they have developed over the years, but they are siloed
- why are so many companies still siloing their SEO and social media marketing?
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