branch
US /bræntʃ/
Definition
a division of some larger or more complex organization
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The bank will open a new branch in the shopping district.
Word Family
NounNoun
branch gốc
VerbVerb
branch gốc
AdjectiveAdj
branchy
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- divisionan army unit large enough to sustain combat
- officeplace of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
- subsidiaryan assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Collocations
- Easy sit on a tree branchto sit on a tree branch, meaning to be seated
- Medium open a new bank branchto make available or start operations regarding a new bank branch
- Hard branch out into green technologyto branch out into green technology, meaning to grow and send out branches or branch-like structures
- Very Hard extend an olive branch in peaceto extend an olive branch in peace, meaning to extend in scope or range or area
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