hive off
The phrase "hive off" is commonly used in British English, especially in business contexts, to describe the act of separating a part from a larger whole.
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Definition
C1Business
(British English)To separate a part of a company or business, often by selling it.
Example
- The company decided to hive off its IT department into a separate entity.
- They plan to hive off the profitable division and sell it.
B2General
To remove or transfer something from a larger group or unit.
Example
- The manager hived off a few employees to start a new project.
- Some responsibilities were hived off to different departments.
Similar
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