silo

Meaning

Noun

1. A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
2. From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
3. An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
4. An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
5. A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.
6. (slang) A self-enclosed group of like-minded individuals.
7. In Microsoft Windows operating systems, a kernel object for isolating groups of threads.

Verb

1. To store in a silo.
2. To separate; to isolate.

Synonyms

ensile

granary

silage

ensilage

bunker

barn

bin

pit

storehouse

hopper

magazine

charging bucket

reserve

basement

store

stock bin

rocket launcher

storage bin

ensiling

feed bin

charging spout

cellar

batcher

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsaɪloʊ/

Etymology

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