Branch: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฟ
branch
[ brรฆntส ]
of a tree
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or a bough.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The branches of the oak tree swayed in the wind.
- She sat under the shade of the branches, reading a book.
of an organization
A division or section of a larger organization, such as a company or government.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company opened a new branch in the city center.
- He works at the local branch of the bank.
Translations
Translations of the word "branch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ramo
- filial
- galho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zweig
- Filiale
- Ast
๐ฎ๐ฉ cabang
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gaลฤ ลบ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ (ใใ )
๐ซ๐ท branche
- succursale
- ramification
๐ช๐ธ rama
๐น๐ท dal
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุน
๐จ๐ฟ vฤtev
๐ธ๐ฐ vetva
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฏ (fฤnzhฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ veja
๐ฎ๐ธ grein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ budaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ rama
Etymology
The word 'branch' originated from the Old French word 'branche', which meant a limb of a tree. The English word 'branch' has been used since the 13th century to refer to the divisions of a tree, and later extended to represent divisions or sections of organizations. The verb form of 'branch' emerged in the 18th century, reflecting the idea of something diverging or spreading out. Over time, 'branch' has become a versatile word used in various contexts.