Pronunciation: /bræntʃ/
noun a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or a bough
A1 I picked a flower from a branch on the tree.
A2 The bank has a new branch opening in the city center.
B1 The company decided to expand by opening a new branch in a different country.
B2 The river had many branches flowing into different directions.
C1 The government announced plans to invest in infrastructure projects for the branch of education.
C2 The multinational corporation has branches all over the world, each specializing in different sectors.
verb to divide into smaller sections or groups
A1 I branch out my arms to give you a hug.
A2 The river branches off into smaller streams as it flows downstream.
B1 The company plans to branch out into new markets next year.
B2 The decision to branch out and open a new office in a different city was a strategic move for the business.
C1 The artist's work has branched into different mediums, including sculpture and digital art.
C2 The author's writing style has branched out significantly over the years, exploring various genres and themes.
formal The company decided to open a new branch in a different city to expand their reach.
informal Let's meet at the coffee shop branch near your house.
slang I heard there's a cool new branch opening up downtown.
figurative The new policy is like a branch of the main idea, providing a different perspective.
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