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silos
We have found lemma(root) word of silos : silo.
Definitions
[ˈsʌɪləʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain
- an underground chamber in which a guided missile is kept ready for firing
- a system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others
(e.g: it's vital that team members step out of their silos and start working together)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek siros ‘corn pit’
[ˈsʌɪləʊ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- isolate (one system, process, department, etc.) from others
(e.g: most companies have expensive IT systems they have developed over the years, but they are siloed)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek siros ‘corn pit’
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