We found 4 definitions of hive off from 2 different sources.
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hive off - remove from a group and make separate; "The unit was hived off from its parent company" | ||
single out, discriminate, separate select from a group; "She was singled out for her outstanding performance" | ||
hive off - withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions | ||
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draw off, withdraw, take out, draw remove by drawing or pulling; "She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth"; "draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese" |