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Definition of spin-off noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

spin-off

noun
 
/ˈspɪn ɒf/
 
/ˈspɪn ɔːf/
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  1. spin-off (from/of something) an unexpected but useful result of an activity that is designed to produce something else
    • commercial spin-offs from medical research
    • One unexpected spin-off of the course was the forming of some really close friendships.
    • the spin-off effects of recycling waste
    • The games will certainly have positive financial spin-offs for local companies.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • movie
    • TV
    • positive
    • …
    spin-off + noun
    • benefit
    • business
    • company
    • …
    preposition
    • spin-off from
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  2. spin-off (from/of something) a book, a film, a television programme, or an object that is based on a book, film or television series that has been very successful
    • The TV comedy series is a spin-off of the original movie.
    • spin-off merchandise from the latest Disney movie
    • The show was so successful that it launched two spin-off series.
    Topics Film and theatrec2, TV, radio and newsc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • movie
    • TV
    • positive
    • …
    spin-off + noun
    • benefit
    • business
    • company
    • …
    preposition
    • spin-off from
    See full entry
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