silo >> ˈsʌɪləʊ
Definition: [noun] a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain.
Definition: [noun] an underground chamber in which a guided missile is kept ready for firing.
Definition: [noun] a system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others.
Example: it's vital that team members step out of their silos and start working together
Definition: [verb] isolate (one system, process, department, etc.) from others.
Example: most companies have expensive IT systems they have developed over the years, but they are siloed