broaches

[US]/brəʊtʃiːz/
[UK]/broʊtʃiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to bring up (a subject); to open and start using; to enlarge (a hole) with a broach; to bore a hole in (a cask) to extract liquid.; to spear or pierce with a broach.
n.plural of broach; a cutting tool used to enlarge or shape holes.

Phrases & Collocations

broaches topic

broaches subject

broaches issue

broaches danger

broaches plan

broaches idea

broaches question

broaches solution

broaches problem

Example Sentences

she often broaches sensitive topics during meetings.

he broaches the subject of climate change with caution.

the teacher broaches new ideas to encourage discussion.

during dinner, she broaches the topic of travel plans.

he rarely broaches his personal life with coworkers.

the manager broaches the issue of overtime pay.

she broaches the idea of a team-building retreat.

he broaches the possibility of a promotion during the review.

they broach their concerns about the new policy.

she broaches the topic of health and wellness regularly.

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