branch
🇺🇸
/bræntʃ/
🇬🇧
/brɑːntʃ/
noun
B1
A part of a tree that grows from the trunk and holds leaves, flowers, or fruit.
The bird built its nest on a branch of the oak tree.
B1
A local office or store that is part of a larger company.
The bank opened a new branch in our neighborhood.
B1
A section of a large organization that does a specific type of work.
The police branch handles all criminal investigations.
B1
A division of a subject area or group of languages.
Biology is a branch of science that studies living things.
R
A smaller part of a river, road, or railway that splits from the main one.
The river has a small branch that flows through the forest.
R
A group of family members who share the same ancestors.
Our family branch moved to Australia many years ago.
verb
R
To divide into two or more parts.
The path branches into two trails at the old oak tree.
translation
A part of a tree that grows from the trunk and holds leaves, flowers, or fruit.; A local office or store that is part of a larger company.; A section of a large organization that does a specific type of work.; A division of a subject area or group of languages.; A smaller part of a river, road, or railway that splits from the main one.; A group of family members who share the same ancestors.
To divide into two or more parts.
Word Forms
Plural
branches
Progressive
branching
Past
branched
3rd Present
branches
Perfect
branched