3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SPIN'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'SPIN'

Spin around

1. Turn to face the opposite direction
   (Intransitive | British English)
   
   » Example: She SPUN AROUND when he called her name.

Spin off

1. Produce an unexpected additional benefit
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The research SPUN OFF a number of new products as well as solving the problem.
2. Form a separate company from part of an existing one
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They SPUN OFF the retail division last year.
3. Create a TV show using characters from a popular show
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They SPUN it OFF from the main show, but it didn't really attract many viewers.

Spin out

1. Lose control (vehicle)
   (Intransitive | American English)
   
   » Example: The car hit the water and SPUN OUT.
2. Make something last as long as possible
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I SPUN the work OUT to make as much money from the job as I could.

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