1. a subsidiary line of business or products within a larger company or brand
Usage: business
2. a strain of cells or organisms derived from a main cell line or breeding line
Usage: biology; scientific

1. to create or establish a subsidiary line or division
Usage: business

Examples

• The cosmetics company launched a new subline targeting teenage consumers.
• Researchers developed a subline of cancer cells for their experiments.
• The pharmaceutical company decided to subline their diabetes medications.
• Each subline of products had its own marketing strategy.
• The laboratory maintained several sublines of the original cell culture.
• Management chose to subline the electronics division into three separate units.