Deadwood
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛˌdwʊd/
Deadwood (noun)
- people or things that are no longer useful or needed.
- branches or trees that have fallen and are no longer alive.
Examples
- The company decided to remove the deadwood to improve efficiency.
- It's important to identify the deadwood in any organization.
Common collocations: remove deadwood, identify deadwood, cut out deadwood, collect deadwood, clear deadwood