Associations to the word «Silo»

Wiktionary

SILO, noun. (agriculture) A vertical building, usually circular, used for the storage of grain.
SILO, noun. (military) An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
SILO, noun. (pejorative) (management) An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
SILO, noun. (pejorative) (informatics) A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.
SILO, verb. (transitive) To store in a silo.

Dictionary definition

SILO, noun. A cylindrical tower used for storing silage.
SILO, noun. Military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired.

Wise words

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