branched

• Qualifie ce qui a ou est divisé en branches ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte technique ou botanique.

Describes something that has or is divided into branches; often used in technical or botanical contexts.

1. Having branchesB2formal

   Having or covered with branches; divided into branches.

   ayant des branches

   • The branched tree provided ample shade in the garden.
   • The branched structure of the coral reef is fascinating.
   • The branched roots of the plant spread widely underground.

   Synonymesarboriformbranchingbranchydividedforkedramoseramous

   Antonymesbranchlessunbranched

2. Divided into partsB2formal

   Divided into separate parts or sections, like a tree's branches.

   divisé en branches

   • The company has a branched organizational structure.
   • The river formed a branched delta near the coast.
   • The branched network of roads made navigation confusing.

   Synonymesbifurcatedbranchingdivergentdividedforkedprongedsplit

   Antonymessinglestraightunbranched

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se diviser ou de diverger en parties distinctes, ou de s'étendre vers de nouveaux domaines ou activités.

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or diverging into separate parts, or expanding into new areas or activities.

1. Diverge or splitB1formal

   To divide into separate parts or directions.

   se diviser, bifurquer

   • The road branches off to the left near the forest.
   • The river branches into several smaller streams.
   • The conversation branched into different topics.

   Synonymesbifurcatedivergedivideforkramifyseparatesplitsubdivide

   Antonymesconvergejoinmergeunite

2. Expand into new areasB2formal

   To start a new part of a business, organization, or activity.

   étendre (une activité)

   • The company is branching out into international markets.
   • She decided to branch into freelance writing after years in journalism.
   • The university plans to branch into online education.

   Synonymesbroadendiversifyexpandextendproliferateramifyspread

Variantes phrasalbranch out