bud off
To grow a little part that breaks away and becomes its own separate thing — like yeast cells or coral splitting to make new ones.
Meanings
In biology, to reproduce asexually by forming a new individual from an outgrowth (bud) of the parent organism.
"Yeast cells bud off to reproduce, creating new cells that are genetically identical to the parent."
To form a new organization, group, or project that separates from a larger parent body.
"The research team budded off from the university to form its own independent institute."
Primarily used in biology (asexual reproduction in organisms such as yeast, hydra, and coral). Also used metaphorically to describe a new company, department, or group splitting off from a parent organization.
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