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branch off

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To diverge into two or more separate paths.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To separate from a main path or route.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To divert from the main topic of conversation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: afbuigen — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • French: bifurquer — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • French: fourcher — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • German: abbiegen — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • Greek: διακλαδίζομαι (diakladízomai) — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • Portuguese: brotar — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • Portuguese: separar-se — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • Spanish: bifurcar — to diverge into two or more separate paths
  • Swedish: förgrena — to diverge into two or more separate paths