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B0453000 (brănch)n.1. a. A secondary woody stem or limb growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub or from another secondary limb.b. A lateral division or subdivision of certain other plant parts, such as a root or flower cluster.2. Something that resembles a branch of a tree, as in form or function, as:a. A secondary outgrowth or subdivision of a main axis, such as the tine of a deer's antlers.b. Anatomy An offshoot or a division of the main portion of a structure, especially that of a nerve, blood vessel, or lymphatic vessel; a ramus.3. A limited part of a larger or more complex unit or system, especially:a. An area of specialized skill or knowledge, especially academic or vocational, that is related to but separate from other areas: the judicial branch of government; the branch of medicine called neurology.b. A division of a business or other organization.c. A division of a family, categorized by descent from a particular ancestor.d. Linguistics A subdivision of a family of languages, such as the Germanic branch of Indo-European.4. a. A tributary of a river.b. Chiefly Southern US See creek. See Note at run.c. A divergent section of a river, especially near the mouth.5. Mathematics A part of a curve that is separated, as by discontinuities or extreme points.6. Computers a. A sequence of program instructions to which the normal sequence of instructions relinquishes control, depending on the value of certain variables.b. The instructions executed as the result of such a passing of control.7. Chemistry A bifurcation in a linear chain of atoms, especially in an organic molecule where isomeric hydrocarbon groups can vary in the location and number of these bifurcations of the carbon chain.v. branched, branch·ing, branch·es v.intr.1. To put forth a branch or branches; spread by dividing.2. To come forth as a branch or subdivision; develop or diverge from: an unpaved road that branches from the main road; a theory that branches from an older system of ideas.3. Computers To relinquish control to another set of instructions or another routine as a result of the presence of a branch.v.tr.1. To separate (something) into branches.2. To embroider (something) with a design of foliage or flowers.Phrasal Verbs: branch off To diverge from a main body or path: a new faction that branched off from an established political party. branch out1. To develop branches or tributaries: a river that branches out into a delta.2. To expand the scope of one's interests or activities: a knitter who branched out into crocheting.

[Middle English, from Old French branche, from Late Latin branca, paw, perhaps from Gaulish *branka; perhaps akin to Lithuanian ranka and Russian *ruka, hand.]

branch′less adj.branch′y adj.Synonyms: branch, arm¹, fork, offshoot
These nouns denote something resembling or structurally similar to a limb of a tree: a branch of a railroad; an arm of the sea; the western fork of the river; an offshoot of a mountain range.

branch

(brɑːntʃ) n1. (Botany) a secondary woody stem arising from the trunk or bough of a tree or the main stem of a shrub2. (Botany) a subdivision of the stem or root of any other plant3. an offshoot or secondary part: a branch of a deer's antlers. 4. a. a subdivision or subsidiary section of something larger or more complex: branches of learning; branch of the family. b. (as modifier): a branch office. 5. (Physical Geography) US any small stream6. (Mathematics) maths a section of a curve separated from the rest of the curve by discontinuities or special points7. (Computer Science) computing Also called: jump a departure from the normal sequence of programmed instructions into a separate program area8. (Nuclear Physics) an alternative route in an atomic or nuclear decay seriesvb9. (Botany) (intr) (of a tree or other plant) to produce or possess branches10. (Botany) (usually foll by: from) (of stems, roots, etc) to grow and diverge (from another part)11. to divide or be divided into subsidiaries or offshoots12. (often foll by: off) to diverge from the main way, road, topic, etc[C13: from Old French branche, from Late Latin branca paw, foot] ˈbranchless adj ˈbranchˌlike adj ˈbranchy adj

branch

(bræntʃ, brɑntʃ)
n. 1. a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant. 2. a limb, offshoot, or ramification of any main stem: the branches of a deer's antlers. 3. any member or part of a body or system; a section or subdivision: the various branches of medicine. 4. a local operating division of a business, library, etc. 5. a line of family descent stemming from a particular ancestor; a division of a family. 6. a tributary stream or any stream that is not a large river or a bayou. 7. branch water (def. 2). 8. a group of related languages constituting a subdivision of a language family: the Germanic branch of Indo-European. 9. a point in a computer program where the computer selects one of two or more instructions to execute, according to some criterion. v.i. 10. to put forth branches; spread in branches. 11. to divide into separate parts or subdivisions; diverge: The road branches off to the left. 12. to expand or extend, as business activities (usu. fol. by out). v.t. 13. to divide into branches or sections. [1250–1300; Middle English bra(u)nche < Anglo-French; Old French branche < Late Latin branca paw, of uncertain orig.] branch′less, adj. branch′like`, adj.

branch

1. A subdivision of any organization.
2. A geographically separate unit of an activity which performs all or part of the primary functions of the parent activity on a smaller scale. Unlike an annex, a branch is not merely an overflow addition.
3. An arm or service of the Army.
4. The contingency options built into the basic plan. A branch is used for changing the mission, orientation, or direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipated events, opportunities, or disruptions caused by enemy actions and reactions. See also sequel.

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Past participle: branched
Gerund: branching

Imperative
branch
branch

Present
I branch
you branch
he/she/it branches
we branch
you branch
they branch

Preterite
I branched
you branched
he/she/it branched
we branched
you branched
they branched

Present Continuous
I am branching
you are branching
he/she/it is branching
we are branching
you are branching
they are branching

Present Perfect
I have branched
you have branched
he/she/it has branched
we have branched
you have branched
they have branched

Past Continuous
I was branching
you were branching
he/she/it was branching
we were branching
you were branching
they were branching

Past Perfect
I had branched
you had branched
he/she/it had branched
we had branched
you had branched
they had branched

Future
I will branch
you will branch
he/she/it will branch
we will branch
you will branch
they will branch

Future Perfect
I will have branched
you will have branched
he/she/it will have branched
we will have branched
you will have branched
they will have branched

Future Continuous
I will be branching
you will be branching
he/she/it will be branching
we will be branching
you will be branching
they will be branching

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been branching
you have been branching
he/she/it has been branching
we have been branching
you have been branching
they have been branching

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been branching
you will have been branching
he/she/it will have been branching
we will have been branching
you will have been branching
they will have been branching

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been branching
you had been branching
he/she/it had been branching
we had been branching
you had been branching
they had been branching

Conditional
I would branch
you would branch
he/she/it would branch
we would branch
you would branch
they would branch

Past Conditional
I would have branched
you would have branched
he/she/it would have branched
we would have branched
you would have branched
they would have branched

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	branch - a division of some larger or more complex organization; "a branch of Congress"; "botany is a branch of biology"; "the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages"subdivision, armlocal post office, post office - a local branch where postal services are available"division - an administrative unit in government or businessexecutive branch, Executive Office of the President - the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the lawslegislative branch - the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislatingjudicial branch - the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
	2.	branch - a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plantstalk, stem - a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organbark - tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plantsdeadwood - a branch or a part of a tree that is deadtree branch, limb - any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a treebranchlet, sprig, twig - a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
	3.	branch - a part of a forked or branching shape; "he broke off one of the branches"ramification, legsubfigure - a figure that is a part of another figureforking, furcation - the place where something divides into branchesbifurcation - a bifurcating branch (one or both of them)brachium - (biology) a branching or armlike part of an animalcrotch, fork - the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches; "they took the south fork"; "he climbed into the crotch of a tree"
	4.	branch - a natural consequence of developmentoffshoot, outgrowth, offsetconsequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
	5.	branch - a stream or river connected to a larger onebillabong - a branch of a river made by water flowing from the main stream only when the water level is highdistributary - a branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin itconfluent, tributary, affluent, feeder - a branch that flows into the main streamstream, watercourse - a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
	6.	branch - any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer"arm, limbprojection - any structure that branches out from a central support
Verb	1.	branch - grow and send out branches or branch-like structures; "these plants ramify early and get to be very large"ramifygrow - become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain; "The problem grew too large for me"; "Her business grew fast"furcate, branch, fork, ramify, separate - divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork; "The road forks"
	2.	branch - divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork; "The road forks"furcate, ramify, fork, separatebranch, ramify - grow and send out branches or branch-like structures; "these plants ramify early and get to be very large"arborise, arborize - branch out like trees; "nerve fibers arborize"twig - branch out in a twiglike manner; "The lightning bolt twigged in several directions"bifurcate - divide into two branches; "The road bifurcated"trifurcate - divide into three; "The road trifurcates at the bridge"diverge - move or draw apart; "The two paths diverge here"branch out, broaden, diversify - vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified"

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noun1. bough, shoot, arm, spray, limb, sprig, offshoot, prong, ramification the low, overhanging branches of a giant pine tree2. office, department, unit, wing, chapter, bureau, local office The local branch is handling the accounts.3. division, part, section, subdivision, subsection He had a fascination for submarines and joined this branch of the service.4. discipline, field, section, sphere, subdivision an experimental branch of naturopathic medicinebranch off turn off, deviate, change direction, leave the road, take a side road, take another road, quit the road, depart from the road She branched off down the earth track.branch out expand, diversify I continued studying moths, and branched out to other insects.

branch

noun1. Something resembling or structurally analogous to a tree branch:arm, fork, offshoot.2. An area of academic study that is part of a larger body of learning:discipline, specialty.3. A local unit of a business or an auxiliary controlled by such a business:affiliate, division, subsidiary.4. A component of government that performs a given function:agency, arm, department, division, organ, wing.5. A part of a family, tribe, or other group, or of such a group's language, that is believed to stem from a common ancestor:division, offshoot, subdivision.6. Chiefly Regional. A small stream:brook, creek.Chiefly Regional: kill, run.verbTo separate into branches or branchlike parts.Also used with out:bifurcate, diverge, divide, fork, ramify, subdivide.

Translations

分枝树枝分叉

branch

(braːntʃ) noun1. an arm-like part of a tree. He cut some branches off the oak tree.树枝2. an offshoot from the main part (of a business, railway etc). There isn't a branch of that store in this town; (also adjective) That train runs on the branch line.分枝 verb (usually with out/off) to spread out like, or into, a branch or branches. The road to the coast branches off here.分叉

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offer the olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. (Can also be formulated as "offer someone the olive branch.") The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering the olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to offer the olive branch. I was still hurt by the way my parents had lied to me, but I decided to offer them the olive branch at Christmas.See also: branch, offer, olive

offer an olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. (Can also be formulated as "offer someone an olive branch.") The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering an olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to offer an olive branch. I was still hurt by the way my parents had lied to me, but I decided to offer them an olive branch at Christmas.See also: branch, offer, olive

an/the olive branch

A symbol, expression, or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. Used most commonly in the phrase "hold out/offer (someone) an/the olive branch." The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering the olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch.See also: branch, olive

private branch exchange

A telephone system within an institution or business that can only be used by the people inside that establishment. There was an issue with the private branch exchange this morning, but we hope to have the phones working again shortly.See also: branch, exchange, private

branch off

To split or move away from something. Don't worry, you can stay on Main Street for now—the street you need to turn on to branches off of Main Street. The subclavian artery branches off from the aorta.See also: branch, off

branch out

1. To split or move away from something. The subclavian artery branches out from the aorta.2. To grow out from a tree trunk or limb, as of a tree branch. I'm pretty sure the limb that fell in our yard branched out from your tree.3. To explore something new; to widen one's interests or scope of expertise. You're a great student, honey, but I would really like for you to branch out and try a sport this year. Paul used to only be interested in still photography, but he's branching out and shooting movies now.See also: branch, out

hold out an olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. The conservatives in Congress seem to be holding out an olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out an olive branch.See also: branch, hold, olive, out

hold out an/the olive branch

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc., so as to end a disagreement or dispute. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch. I was still hurt by the way my parents had lied to me, but I decided to hold out an olive branch by going home for Christmas.See also: branch, hold, olive, out

hold out the olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. The conservatives in Congress seem to be holding out the olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch.See also: branch, hold, olive, out

root and branch

In its entirety; wholly. The company has changed root and branch since it was bought out by the media conglomerate. The new administration is aiming to overhaul the tax system root and branch.See also: and, branch, root

branch off (from something)

to separate off from something; to divide away from something. A small stream branched off from the main channel. An irrigation ditch branched off here and there.See also: branch, off

branch out

(from something) 1. Lit. [for a branch] to grow out of a branch or trunk. (Having to do with plants and trees.) A twig branched out of the main limb and grew straight up. The bush branched out from the base. 2. Fig. to expand away from something; to diversify away from narrower interests. The speaker branched out from her prepared remarks. The topic was very broad, and she was free to branch out.See also: branch, out

branch out (into something)

Fig. to diversify and go into new areas. I have decided to branch out into some new projects. Business was very good, so I decided to branch out.See also: branch, out

hold out the olive branch

Fig. to offer to end a dispute and be friendly; to offer reconciliation. (The olive branch is a symbol of peace and reconciliation. A biblical reference.) Jill was the first to hold out the olive branch after our argument. I always try to hold out the olive branch to someone I have offended. Life is too short for a person to bear grudges for very long.See also: branch, hold, olive, out

branch off

Diverge, subdivide, as in It's the house on the left, just after the road branches off, or English and Dutch branched off from an older parent language, West Germanic. This term alludes to a tree's growth pattern, in which branches grow in separate directions from the main trunk. [Second half of 1800s] Also see branch out. See also: branch, off

branch out

Separate into subdivisions; strike off in a new direction. For example, Our software business is branching out into more interactive products, or Bill doesn't want to concentrate on just one field; he wants to branch out more. This term alludes to the growth habits of a tree's limbs. [Early 1700s] Also see branch off. See also: branch, out

olive branch

A symbol of peace, an offering of good will, as in They feuded for years, but finally the Hatfields came over bearing an olive branch. This term is alluded to in the Bible (Genesis 8:11), where the dove comes to Noah after the flood with an olive leaf in its mouth. [c. 1600] See also: branch, olive

root and branch

Utterly, completely, as in The company has been transformed root and branch by the new management. Alluding to both the underground and aboveground parts of a tree, this idiom was first recorded in 1640. See also: and, branch, root

hold out an olive branch

offer an olive branch

COMMON If you hold out an olive branch or offer an olive branch to someone, you say or do something to show that you want to end a disagreement with them. We are holding out an olive branch, inviting the landowners to talk to us. The authorities have offered an olive branch to the community. Note: You can say that someone accepts an olive branch if they accept the thing that has been said or done to end the disagreement. It would be some time before he would accept the olive branch offered to him. Note: You can use olive branch to mean an offer of peace or friendship. I think the olive branch will have to come from both sides. He invited the world to choose between the gun and the olive branch. Note: The story of the Flood in the Bible tells how Noah sent out first a raven, then a dove, to see if there was any sign of land. If they found some land, it would mean that God had forgiven man: `And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off; so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.' (Genesis 8:11) See also: branch, hold, olive, out

root and branch

COMMON If something is changed or reformed root and branch, it is changed or reformed completely, so that none of the old or traditional parts remain. These genuinely radical measures should change our economic system root and branch. Note: A root-and-branch reform, change or examination is a complete reform, change or examination. The Chief Inspector of Prisons called for root and branch reform of the prison system yesterday. The government has embarked on a root and branch review of the future of student finance. Note: In 1641 the Root and Branch Bill abolishing the government of the church by bishops was presented to the English Parliament. Those who supported the bill were known as `root-and-branch men', and the term has been used to refer to reform ever since. See also: and, branch, root

hold out (or offer) an olive branch

offer a token of peace or goodwill. A branch of an olive tree is an emblem of peace. In the Bible, it was the token brought by a dove to Noah to indicate that God's anger was assuaged and that the flood had abated (Genesis 8:11).See also: branch, hold, olive, out

root and branch

used to express the thorough or radical nature of a process or operation. 1999 Which? Last year, the government undertook a root and branch examination of the home-buying process in England and Wales. See also: and, branch, root

hold out/offer an ˈolive branch (to somebody)

show that you want to make peace with somebody: After their argument, he was the first one to hold out an olive branch. OPPOSITE: throw down the gauntletThe olive branch is an ancient symbol of peace.See also: branch, hold, offer, olive, out

ˌroot and ˈbranch

completely; thoroughly: The independence movement has been destroyed root and branch.See also: and, branch, root

branch off

v.1. To separate from a main road or path and follow a smaller one: Take a left where the main trail branches off onto a footpath.2. To separate from a primary source or origin and move or develop in a different direction: After we discovered a new species of insect, some members of our research team branched off and are studying it. A new political group has branched off from the old party. See also: branch, off

branch out

v.1. To develop or have many branches or tributaries: Once this tree reaches a certain size, it will begin to branch out. The river branches out into a great delta before flowing into the sea.2. To grow out of a tree trunk or branch: I like to sit on a large limb that branches out from the apple tree.3. To expand the scope of one's interests or activities into a new area or areas: At first I studied only Latin, but later I branched out and began learning other languages, too.See also: branch, out

root and branch

Utterly; completely: The organization has been transformed root and branch by its new leaders.See also: and, branch, root

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noun something resembling or structurally analogous to a tree branch

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noun an area of academic study that is part of a larger body of learning

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noun a local unit of a business or an auxiliary controlled by such a business

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