1. tall structures used to store grain, animal feed, or other bulk materials on farms
2. underground structures housing missiles or rockets
Usage: military
3. isolated departments or groups within an organization that do not communicate effectively with others
Usage: business; figurative

Examples

• The farm had three large silos for storing corn and wheat.
• Grain silos dotted the landscape across the Midwest.
• The military base contained several missile silos.
• Nuclear silos were built deep underground for protection.
• The company struggled with communication between different silos.
• Breaking down organizational silos improved teamwork.
• Each department worked in silos without sharing information.