Stovepipe
noun
A pipe used to carry smoke from a stove to the outside air.
The stovepipe carried the smoke safely away from the cabin.
Often appears as...
- metal stovepipe
- stovepipe connections
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
A communication or informational flow that is compartmentalized and does not cross between departments.
The findings were stovepiped and did not benefit the entire project.
Often appears as...
- stovepipe communication
- stovepipe structure
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A pipe used to carry smoke from a stove to the outside air.
The stovepipe carried the smoke safely away from the cabin.
Often appears as...
- metal stovepipe
- stovepipe connections
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
A communication or informational flow that is compartmentalized and does not cross between departments.
The findings were stovepiped and did not benefit the entire project.
Often appears as...
- stovepipe communication
- stovepipe structure
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Understand the Context
When talking about smoke management, use 'stovepipe' to refer to the actual concept.
The kitchen had a well-maintained stovepipe for the wood stove.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
In business, 'stovepipe' can refer to processes that don't share information across departments.
Their communication issues were caused by a stovepipe structure in the company.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Familiarize with phrases such as 'stovepiped' when discussing bureaucracies or rigid communication.
His ideas were stove piped and never reached other teams.
Pro Tip 1/3Understand the Context
When talking about smoke management, use 'stovepipe' to refer to the actual concept.
The kitchen had a well-maintained stovepipe for the wood stove.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
In business, 'stovepipe' can refer to processes that don't share information across departments.
Their communication issues were caused by a stovepipe structure in the company.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Familiarize with phrases such as 'stovepiped' when discussing bureaucracies or rigid communication.
His ideas were stove piped and never reached other teams.
Pro Tip 1/3Understand the Context
When talking about smoke management, use 'stovepipe' to refer to the actual concept.
The kitchen had a well-maintained stovepipe for the wood stove.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
In business, 'stovepipe' can refer to processes that don't share information across departments.
Their communication issues were caused by a stovepipe structure in the company.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Familiarize with phrases such as 'stovepiped' when discussing bureaucracies or rigid communication.
His ideas were stove piped and never reached other teams.
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