an unexpected but useful result of an activity that is designed to produce something else
Example:
- commercial spin-offs from medical research
- One unexpected spin-off of the course was the forming of some really close friendships.
- the spin-off effects of recycling waste
- The games will certainly have positive financial spin-offs for local companies.
a book, a film, a television programme, or an object that is based on a book, film or television series that has been very successful
Example:
- The TV comedy series is a spin-off of the original movie.
- spin-off merchandise from the latest Disney movie
- The show was so successful that it launched two spin-off series.