Branch
noun
A part of a tree which grows out from the trunk or from a bough (large branch).
Birds often build their nests on the branches of trees.
Often appears as...
- branch of a tree
- branch out
noun
A local office or shop of a company in different places.
The bank has several branches in the city.
Often appears as...
- branch office
- branch manager
noun
A part of a complex system, organization, etc., that is an offshoot of a main body or main stem.
He works in the marketing branch of the company.
Often appears as...
- branch of government
- branch of science
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To divide into different parts or to make something do this.
The main road branches off into three smaller ones.
Often appears as...
- branch off
- branch out
verb
To expand or extend, as in scope, range, area, or subject.
She is planning to branch out into other areas of the business.
Often appears as...
- branch out into
- branch out on one's own
noun
A part of a tree which grows out from the trunk or from a bough (large branch).
Birds often build their nests on the branches of trees.
Often appears as...
- branch of a tree
- branch out
noun
A local office or shop of a company in different places.
The bank has several branches in the city.
Often appears as...
- branch office
- branch manager
noun
A part of a complex system, organization, etc., that is an offshoot of a main body or main stem.
He works in the marketing branch of the company.
Often appears as...
- branch of government
- branch of science
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To divide into different parts or to make something do this.
The main road branches off into three smaller ones.
Often appears as...
- branch off
- branch out
verb
To expand or extend, as in scope, range, area, or subject.
She is planning to branch out into other areas of the business.
Often appears as...
- branch out into
- branch out on one's own
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Nature Reference
Often used metaphorically to describe natural dividing points in non-tree contexts.
Each branch of the decision tree represents a different choice.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
Some branches might be hidden among leaves, just like some options are not initially obvious.
Exploring her family tree, she found an unexpected branch.
Pro Tip 1/2Nature Reference
Often used metaphorically to describe natural dividing points in non-tree contexts.
Each branch of the decision tree represents a different choice.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
Some branches might be hidden among leaves, just like some options are not initially obvious.
Exploring her family tree, she found an unexpected branch.
Pro Tip 1/2Nature Reference
Often used metaphorically to describe natural dividing points in non-tree contexts.
Each branch of the decision tree represents a different choice.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
Some branches might be hidden among leaves, just like some options are not initially obvious.
Exploring her family tree, she found an unexpected branch.
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What gives a dollar bill...
But to keep the Fed from being influenced by the day-to-day vicissitudes of politics, it is not under the direct control of any branch of government. Why doesn't the Fed just decide to print infinite hundred dollar bills to make everyone happy and rich? Well, because then the bills wouldn't be worth anything. Think about the purpose of currency,
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How languages evolve -...
such as determining the geographic origins and lifestyles of ancient peoples based on which of their words were native, and which were borrowed. There are two main problems linguists face when constructing these language family trees. One is that there is no clear way of deciding where the branches at the bottom should end, that is,
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The astounding athletic...
We then use a branch of mathematics called control theory to analyze these models and also to synthesize algorithms for controlling them. For example, that's how we can make the quad hover. We first captured the dynamics with a set of differential equations. We then manipulate these equations with the help of control theory
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Why don't perpetual...
it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines all violate one or more fundamental laws of thermodynamics, the branch of physics that describes the relationship between different forms of energy.
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The art of the metaphor...
an insect sings from a branch passing by in the middle of the river. Even as you see that though, some part of you recognizes in the image a small portrait of what it's like to live in this world of change and time,
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Beaver Lodge Construction...
And there, where the water is deepest, they dive down and push each branch firmly into the mud at the bottom. This is the beavers' fridge, where the vegetation will keep fresh
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Born to sing PIPE Taylor...
grew branches and they blossomed these roots are the foundation of our life's purpose the blossoms bear the fruits of our dreams so was I born with a voice
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Cities That Are Saving...
are now full of life creepers have been planted to grow over the outermost branches this is a new urban world that we have
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Sir David Attenborough...
into the tree branches there they will take up their adult life of leisure well camouflaged solidly chewing leaves
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Cat, Raccoon, or...
watches helplessly the Pangolin swims away and then climbs a branch
Video examples
What gives a dollar bill...
But to keep the Fed from being influenced by the day-to-day vicissitudes of politics, it is not under the direct control of any branch of government. Why doesn't the Fed just decide to print infinite hundred dollar bills to make everyone happy and rich? Well, because then the bills wouldn't be worth anything. Think about the purpose of currency,
Video examples
How languages evolve -...
such as determining the geographic origins and lifestyles of ancient peoples based on which of their words were native, and which were borrowed. There are two main problems linguists face when constructing these language family trees. One is that there is no clear way of deciding where the branches at the bottom should end, that is,
Video examples
The astounding athletic...
We then use a branch of mathematics called control theory to analyze these models and also to synthesize algorithms for controlling them. For example, that's how we can make the quad hover. We first captured the dynamics with a set of differential equations. We then manipulate these equations with the help of control theory
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines all violate one or more fundamental laws of thermodynamics, the branch of physics that describes the relationship between different forms of energy.
Video examples
The art of the metaphor...
an insect sings from a branch passing by in the middle of the river. Even as you see that though, some part of you recognizes in the image a small portrait of what it's like to live in this world of change and time,
Video examples
Beaver Lodge Construction...
And there, where the water is deepest, they dive down and push each branch firmly into the mud at the bottom. This is the beavers' fridge, where the vegetation will keep fresh
Video examples
Born to sing PIPE Taylor...
grew branches and they blossomed these roots are the foundation of our life's purpose the blossoms bear the fruits of our dreams so was I born with a voice
Video examples
Cities That Are Saving...
are now full of life creepers have been planted to grow over the outermost branches this is a new urban world that we have
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
into the tree branches there they will take up their adult life of leisure well camouflaged solidly chewing leaves
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Cat, Raccoon, or...
watches helplessly the Pangolin swims away and then climbs a branch
Example 1 of 10
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Vinny Guadagnino
American Entertainer
I got a family house for everybody to live in - my mom, my sisters and I. And I made sure that it has a separate apartment downstairs for myself. Family is more important than anything. We don't come from any money. So once I get them settled in, in a nice house, then I'll branch out and see if I can get something else.
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Camille Pissarro
French Artist
Work at the same time on sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis... Don't be afraid of putting on colour... Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.
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Nick Vujicic
Australian Clergyman
Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree.
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Jonathan Turley
American Lawyer
People don't seem to understand that the separation of powers is not about the power of these branches; it's there to protect individual liberty - it's there to protect us from the concentration of power.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
American Judge
For students, understanding the separate and unique functions of each branch of government can help them understand how different kinds of government officials can help solve different kinds of problems.
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Gilbert Highet
Scottish Writer
Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old: they drop off and are forgotten. New pieces bud out, spread into leaves, and become big branches, proliferating.
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Matt LeBlanc
American Actor
In comedy, you have to be unafraid to hang from the tree branch naked in the high wind and you have to be absolutely unafraid to look ridiculous and silly.
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Devon Windsor
American Model
I'm friends with a lot of influencers, and I'm very supportive. They want to come in and do what I'm doing, and I want to branch out to what they're doing.
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Newt Gingrich
American Politician
In very rare circumstances, the executive branch might choose to ignore a court decision.
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Rachel Dratch
American Comedian
I definitely don't want to do drama. I'm not looking to branch out into that world.
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Vinny Guadagnino
American Entertainer
I got a family house for everybody to live in - my mom, my sisters and I. And I made sure that it has a separate apartment downstairs for myself. Family is more important than anything. We don't come from any money. So once I get them settled in, in a nice house, then I'll branch out and see if I can get something else.
Quote examples
Camille Pissarro
French Artist
Work at the same time on sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis... Don't be afraid of putting on colour... Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.
Quote examples
Nick Vujicic
Australian Clergyman
Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree.
Quote examples
Jonathan Turley
American Lawyer
People don't seem to understand that the separation of powers is not about the power of these branches; it's there to protect individual liberty - it's there to protect us from the concentration of power.
Quote examples
Sandra Day O'Connor
American Judge
For students, understanding the separate and unique functions of each branch of government can help them understand how different kinds of government officials can help solve different kinds of problems.
Quote examples
Gilbert Highet
Scottish Writer
Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old: they drop off and are forgotten. New pieces bud out, spread into leaves, and become big branches, proliferating.
Quote examples
Matt LeBlanc
American Actor
In comedy, you have to be unafraid to hang from the tree branch naked in the high wind and you have to be absolutely unafraid to look ridiculous and silly.
Quote examples
Devon Windsor
American Model
I'm friends with a lot of influencers, and I'm very supportive. They want to come in and do what I'm doing, and I want to branch out to what they're doing.
Quote examples
Newt Gingrich
American Politician
In very rare circumstances, the executive branch might choose to ignore a court decision.
Quote examples
Rachel Dratch
American Comedian
I definitely don't want to do drama. I'm not looking to branch out into that world.
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