spin off

Q: Is it correct to say "The company decided to spin of its smaller branch."?

No — say "The company decided to spin off its smaller branch.". the particle 'off' requires a double 'f'; 'of' is a preposition that does not function as a phrasal verb particle here.

Infinitive

spin off

Past

spun off

Past participle

spun off

Definition

phrasal verb. to create a new company, product, or television show from one that already exists.

phrasal verb. to separate a subsidiary or division from a parent company to form an independent entity; also used in media to describe the creation of a new series based on characters or themes from an existing work.

simple

“The studio decided to spin off the popular side character into her own show.”

contextual

“After the merger, the corporation chose to spin off its tech division to focus on its core retail business.”

complex

“The conglomerate's decision to spin off its pharmaceutical arm was met with approval from shareholders seeking more specialized investment opportunities.”

often used in business and entertainment contexts; can be used transitively or intransitively.

useful for teaching business English and media vocabulary; contrast with 'branch out', which implies expansion rather than separation.

The company decided to spin of its smaller branch.

The company decided to spin off its smaller branch.

the particle 'off' requires a double 'f'; 'of' is a preposition that does not function as a phrasal verb particle here.

Particles

off

Separability

optional

Pattern

spin + off + object

separate detach derivedecouple