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branch


Definition: Meaning of, branch in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / brɑːn(t)ʃ /

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Singular Plural
branch branches
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  1. of a tree a part of a tree that grows out from the TRUNK (= main stem) and that has leaves, fruit, or smaller branches growing from it [↪  limb]
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  2. of a business/shop/company etc a local business, shop etc that is part of a larger business etc
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  3. of government a part of a government or other organization that deals with one particular part of its work [↪  department]
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  4. of a subject one part of a large subject of study or knowledge [↪  field]
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  5. of a family a group of members of a family who all have the same ANCESTOR s [↪  side]
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  6. of a river/road etc a smaller less important part of a river, road, or railway that leads away from the larger more important part of it
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
branch branched branched
Present Participle Third Person Singular
branching branches
[intransitive]
  1. to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts [↪  fork]
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branch used in phrases

  • James Branch Cabell (noun)
    1. 1879-1958 united States writer of satirical novels
  • Special Branch (noun)
    1. a department of the British police force that deals with political crimes or crimes affecting the safety of the government, for example TERRORISM
  • branch line (noun)
    1. a railway line connected to a trunk line
  • branch water (noun)
    1. pure natural water from a stream or brook; often distinguished from soda water
  • executive branch (noun)
    1. the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
  • judicial branch (noun)
    1. law the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
  • legislative branch (noun)
    1. the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating
  • olive branch (noun)
    1. something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace
  • tree branch (noun)
    1. any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
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branch used in phrasal verbs

  • branch off (phrasal verb)
    1. to leave the main part of something
  • branch out (phrasal verb)
    1. to start doing something new or different
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