Pronunciation: /broʊtʃ/
noun a tool used for making holes or openings
A1 I found a broach on the sidewalk.
A2 She wore a beautiful broach on her coat.
B1 The antique broach was passed down through generations.
B2 The broach she wore to the party was a family heirloom.
C1 The broach she wore to the gala was encrusted with diamonds.
C2 The designer broach she wore was a one-of-a-kind piece.
verb to raise or introduce a topic for discussion
A1 I broach the topic of my favorite TV show with my friends.
A2 She broached the subject of a pay raise during the meeting.
B1 The manager broached the idea of implementing a new policy to improve efficiency.
B2 The professor broached the controversial topic of politics in the lecture.
C1 The CEO broached the subject of a potential merger with the board of directors.
C2 The diplomat broached the delicate issue of human rights violations during the negotiations.
formal During the meeting, I plan to broach the topic of budget cuts.
informal I'm not sure how to broach the subject with my parents.
slang I don't want to broach the issue with him, it's too awkward.
figurative She knew she had to broach the emotional barriers he had built up.
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