branch
noun
Definitions of branch noun
part
- B2Countable
a component or section of a larger entity.
Biochemistry is a branch of biology.
A branch of their family immigrated to Canada in the nineteenth century.
In many countries, the legislative branch is a part of the government.
- B1Countable
a local office or division of a larger company or organization.
I usually do my banking at the branch near my home.
She was promoted to manager of the branch.
You can pick up your order at any branch location.
plant
- B1Countable
a woody part of a tree that extends from the trunk and bears leaves.
Birds hopped from branch to branch.
The strong wind broke some branches off the tree.
The tree's branches spread throughout the garden.
path
- Countable
a smaller stream or path that separates from a main river or road.
The stream is a branch of the main river.
A branch of the road leads to the village.
body
- Countablemedicalspecialized
a smaller vessel or nerve that extends from a main blood vessel or nerve.
verb
Definitions of branch verb
grow
- Intransitive
to grow or extend branches.
In the spring, trees begin to branch out with new growth.
This plant needs to be trimmed at the top to encourage it to branch out sideways.
divide
- Intransitive
to divide into two or more separate parts.
The path branches off near the large tree.
The river branches into two at the base of the mountain.
Phrasal Verbs of branch
- branch off something
to deviate from a main road and turn into a smaller one
• At the intersection, turning right will branch off the main road into a narrow lane.
- branch out
to begin engaging in different activities or tasks, particularly in your profession, distinct from what is usually done
• As the business grew, the company decided to branch out into new markets.
- branch off
When a road or pathway branches off, it diverges into a different direction.
• In the forest, a small path branches off toward the direction of the lake.