Broach

Pronunciation: /ˈbroʊtʃ/

Broach (verb)

  1. to begin talking about a difficult subject.
  2. to open a container, especially a barrel, to use its contents.

Examples

  • She decided to broach the subject during dinner.
  • He broached the idea of a new project at the meeting.

Common collocations: broach a subject, broach an idea, broach a topic, broach a bottle, broach a barrel

Broach (noun)

  1. a tool used for making holes in metal or wood.

Examples

  • The craftsman used a broach to shape the metal.
  • A broach is essential for precision drilling.

Synonyms of Broach

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Broach

  • — when discussing withholding information
  • — when discussing hiding topics