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branch out
branch 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 out vb (often foll by: into) to expand or extend one's interests: our business has branched out into computers now. Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | branch out - vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified"broaden, diversifyvary, alter, change - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season" |
Translationsbranch out
branch out1. 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, outbranch 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, outbranch 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, outbranch outSeparate 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, outbranch outv.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, outbranch out
Synonyms for branch outverb vary in order to spread risk or to expandSynonymsRelated Words |