Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of BROACH is to open up (a subject) for discussion.

These verbs mean to bring forward a point, topic, or question for consideration or discussion: broach the subject tactfully; introduce a tax bill before the legislature; an idea that was mooted …

BROACH meaning: 1. to begin a discussion of something difficult: 2. to open a bottle or barrel in order to drink…. Learn more.

BROACH definition: an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes. See examples of broach used in a sentence.

When you broach a subject, especially a sensitive one, you mention it in order to start a discussion on it. Eventually I broached the subject of her early life. [VERB noun]

Definition of broach verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 11, 2025 · broach (third-person singular simple present broaches, present participle broaching, simple past and past participle broached) (intransitive) To be turned sideways to …

broach /broʊtʃ/ n. Jewelry brooch. v. [~ + object] to mention or suggest for the first time: I waited until he was in a good mood before I broached the subject of my raise. [~ + object] to draw …

These verbs mean to bring forward a point, topic, or question for consideration or discussion: broach the subject tactfully; introduce a tax bill before the legislature; an idea that was mooted …

She broached the idea of getting another cat.