branch

US /bræntʃ/

UK /brɑ:ntʃ/

A2

noun

  • Part of a family related to the same members
  • Part of organization with a specific function
  • Part of a tree growing outward from the trunk
  • One of several streams combining to create a river
  • Local office or store of a bank or large company
  • (Often secret) group or subgroup of a religion
  • Specific area of knowledge or study

verb

  • To separate away from the main part