Definition of silos:
(n) :
(agriculture) A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
(n) :
(agriculture) From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
(n) :
(military) An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
(n) :
(informal, derogatory, management) An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
(n) :
(informal, derogatory, informatics) A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.
(n) :
(derogatory, slang) A group of like-minded individuals who are not exposed to outside opinions or input.