(idiomatic, intransitive, of a path or route) To diverge into two or more separate paths. / To separate from a main path or route. / (of a conversation) To divert from the main topic of conversation.

(anatomy) Furnished with branchiae.

(Australian politics) The recruitment of members for a branch of a political party in order to influence the outcome of internal preselections of candidates for public office.

A business office that is geographically separate from the headquarters of the business.

plural of branch office

(anatomy) Having gills; branchiate.

The quality of being branchy.

plural of branchery

A system of branches.

(postpositive, obsolete) Including all types or aspects thereof.