HIVE OFF


Meaning of HIVE OFF in English

If someone hives off part of a business, they transfer it to new ownership, usually by selling it. ( mainly BRIT )

Klockner plans to hive off its loss-making steel businesses...

PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron)

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