broach
/broutʃ/
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Definition
Verb:
- To introduce or bring up a topic for discussion, often for the first time or in a sensitive manner.
- To pierce or open something, such as a cask or container, to draw out its contents.
Noun:
- A decorative pin or clasp worn by women, typically to fasten clothing.
- A tool used for boring or reaming holes.
Examples of Usage
- Verb (to introduce a topic):
- She decided to broach the subject of a raise with her manager.
- It's difficult to broach the topic of finances with family.
- Verb (to open a container):
- The sailors broached the barrel of rum to celebrate.
- He carefully broached the ancient wine cask.
- Noun (decorative pin):
- She wore an antique silver broach on her lapel.
- Noun (tool):
- The machinist selected a broach to finish the internal keyway.
Advanced Usage
- "To broach the question": To formally or carefully raise a specific question for consideration.
- The committee will broach the question of funding at the next meeting.
- "To broach a vessel" (Nautical): To cause a ship to turn sideways to the waves, often dangerously.
- The storm caused the yacht to broach, putting it in peril.
Variants and Related Words
- Broacher (noun): A person who introduces a topic or a tool used for broaching.
- Broaching (noun/gerund): The act of introducing a topic or the machining process using a broach tool.
Synonyms
- Verb (discussion): Introduce, raise, mention, propose, air, open up.
- Verb (open): Pierce, tap, open, uncork, breach.
- Noun (pin): Clasp, pin, fibula.
- Noun (tool): Reamer, bit.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Broach" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meanings are typically expressed directly.)
Related Idioms
- "To broach a subject/topic": This is the standard idiomatic usage of the verb.
- After much hesitation, he finally broached the subject of moving abroad.
Noun
- a decorative pin worn by women
Verb
- bring up a topic for discussion