off
shoot
Plural
offshoots
1
a new development that grows out of an existing situation, concept, or organization, typically as a natural progression or consequence
- The startup was an offshoot of the larger tech company, focusing on a new market.
- His blog is an offshoot of his passion for photography.
- The small café was an offshoot of the family-owned bakery.
- The new tech innovation was an offshoot of years of dedicated research into AI.
- The charity's educational program became an offshoot of its original mission to provide food.
2
a branch or secondary stem growing from the main stem of a plant
- The gardener trimmed the offshoots of the rose bush to promote healthier blooms.
- The offshoot of the tree grew rapidly and needed to be pruned.
- Tomato plants often produce offshoots that can be removed to focus growth on the main stem.
- The offshoots of the vine spread across the garden, creating a natural canopy.
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