silo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.
A group of like-minded individuals who are not exposed to outside opinions or input.
In Microsoft Windows operating systems, a kernel object for isolating groups of threads.

verb

/ˈsaɪloʊ/ en-us-silo.ogg /ˈsaɪləʊ/

silo silos siloes siloing siloed

From Spanish silo, of unclear origin. See Spanish silo for more.

granary grain elevator information silo echo chamber ensile

bag silo desilo missile silo sack silo silo bag siloisation siloism siloization silolike silometer silo truck

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