silo

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
2. 2
   From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
3. 3
   An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
4. 4
   An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
5. 5
   A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.
6. 6
   A group of like-minded individuals who are not exposed to outside opinions or input.
7. 7
   In Microsoft Windows operating systems, a kernel object for isolating groups of threads.

Verb

1. 1
   To store in a silo.
2. 2
   To separate; to isolate.