サイロ
Meanings
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silo
Refers to a tall structure for storing grain, cement, or other bulk materials. Also used metaphorically for isolated departments or information silos in organizations.
There are two large silos on the farm.
Information is siloed.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をサイロに貯蔵するto store something (e.g. grain) in a silo
The farmer stores the harvested grain in a silo.
- 組織がサイロ化するfor an organization to become siloed (departments failing to share information)
In large companies, departments often become siloed.