1. Isolated academic or professional departments that operate independently without communication or collaboration with other disciplines or fields of study
The university's disciplinary silos prevented interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Os silos disciplinares da universidade impediram pesquisa e inovação interdisciplinares.
2. Organizational structures where different fields of knowledge or expertise remain separated and compartmentalized, limiting cross-functional understanding
Breaking down disciplinary silos is essential for solving complex modern problems.
Romper os silos disciplinares é essencial para resolver problemas complexos modernos.