Pronunciation: /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
noun a division or subdivision of something, especially one of a tree, road, or river
A1 The tree had many branching limbs.
A2 The river flowed through a branching network of streams.
B1 The company decided to open a new branching office in a different city.
B2 The investigation led to the discovery of a branching conspiracy within the organization.
C1 The scientist studied the branching patterns of neurons in the brain.
C2 The artist's work often explores the concept of branching paths in life.
verb to divide into smaller sections or groups
A1 The tree is branching out in different directions.
A2 I am branching off from the main road to explore a new path.
B1 The company is branching into new markets to increase its profits.
B2 The river is branching out into smaller streams as it flows through the valley.
C1 The project is branching out into various sub-projects to cover all aspects.
C2 The organization is branching out globally to reach a wider audience.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a branch
A1 The tree had many branching limbs.
A2 The river flowed through a branching network of streams.
B1 The company is considering branching out into new markets.
B2 The project involved branching paths that led to different outcomes.
C1 The novel's plot had many branching storylines that intertwined.
C2 The decision to invest in branching technologies paid off for the company.
formal The company is considering branching out into new markets to increase their revenue streams.
informal I heard that the company might start branching out into new areas soon.
slang The company is thinking about branching out into some new stuff.
figurative Her ideas were like branching paths, leading to endless possibilities.
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