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Broached: meaning, definitions and examples

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broached

 

[ broสŠtสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

discussion topic

To broach something means to bring it up for discussion, often a difficult or sensitive subject. This action can entail introducing a new idea or issue that may require careful handling. The term is frequently used in the context of initiating conversations about matters that might be uncomfortable or controversial. In this sense, broaching signifies an opening for dialogue.

Synonyms

bring up, introduce, mention

Examples of usage

  • She broached the idea of changing the project deadline.
  • He carefully broached the topic of a potential merger.
  • During the meeting, they broached the subject of salary increases.

Translations

Translations of the word "broached" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น introduzido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเค˜เคพเคŸเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angesprochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibahas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poruszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ใ‚ŠไธŠใ’ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abordรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abordado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผ์˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุซุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ projednรกno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvorenรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omembno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปา›ั‹ะปะฐะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaldฤฑrฤฑlฤฑb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abordado

Etymology

The word 'broach' originates from the Middle English 'broche', which means 'to pierce' or 'to tap'. It evolved from the Old French 'broche', which refers to a pointed tool that is used for piercing. Historically, the term was associated with the act of piercing a barrel to draw off liquid, such as beer or wine. Over time, the meaning broadened to include the idea of initiating conversation or addressing a point delicately. As a result, 'broach' came to symbolize the act of opening up a dialogue on a topic that might require special sensitivity. The transformation of 'broach' reflects a shift from a physical action to a metaphorical one in the realm of conversation and social interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,492, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.