(of a system, process, department, etc.) isolated from others

managers have been told to break down the walls between siloed applications

it's hard for large enterprises, with their siloed operational functions, to adapt quickly

isolate (one system, process, department, etc.) from others

most companies have expensive IT systems they have developed over the years, but they are siloed

why are so many companies still siloing their SEO and social media marketing?

a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain

an underground chamber in which a guided missile is kept ready for firing

a system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others

it's vital that team members step out of their silos and start working together

we have made significant strides in breaking down that silo mentality