to hive off
[phrase form: hive]
01
avskilja, separera
to separate a part of a business, organization, or group to create a new, independent entity
Exempel
The decision to hive off the underperforming stores helped the retail chain streamline its operations.
Beslutet att avskilja de underpresterande butikerna hjälpte detaljhandelskedjan att effektivisera sina verksamheter.
02
avleda, sugga
to take money from one place and move it somewhere else, often secretly dishonestly
Exempel
Investors were shocked to learn that the CEO had been hiving off company funds for personal gain.
Investerare chockades när de fick veta att VD:n hade avsatt företagsmedel för personlig vinning.
