split off
Separate from group
Split off means to separate from a larger group or whole.
A faction may split off from a political party, or a company may split off a division into an independent business.
The phrase emphasizes the act of breaking away: Several members split off to form their own organization.
Something that splits off becomes distinct from what it was part of.
To set apart
- break awaySeparate suddenly from
- disconnectTo break a connection
- severCut apart completely
- disengageBreak free from attachment
divide · disjoin · part · cleave · detach · decouple · diverge · fragment
Derived work from original
- divestitureDisposal of assets
- subsidiaryOf lesser importance
- demergerCorporate entity separation
- carve-outExempted portion or provision
restructure · affiliate · spin-out · divest · breakup · unbundle · equity stake
separate
To set apart
- break awaySeparate suddenly from
- disconnectTo break a connection
- severCut apart completely
disengage · divide · disjoin · part · cleave · detach · decouple · diverge · fragment · splinter
spinoff
Derived work from original
- divestitureDisposal of assets
- subsidiaryOf lesser importance
- demergerCorporate entity separation
carve-out · restructure · affiliate · spin-out · divest · breakup · unbundle · equity stake
split offmerge
Combine into unity
join · combine · unite · fuse · consolidate
split offincorporate
Absorb into something larger
absorb · rejoin · reintegrate · annex · assimilate
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