branch off
Third Person
branches off
Present Participle
branching off
Past Tense
branched off
Past Participle
branched off
1
(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route
- The highway branches off into smaller roads leading to nearby towns.
- As you hike, notice where the trail branches off into alternative paths.
- The highway branches off into smaller roads leading to nearby towns.
- The main road branches off into several smaller lanes in the downtown area.
- The highway branches off near the mountain range, leading to picturesque routes.
2
to make a turn from the main road onto a smaller road
- The hikers will branch off the trail for a scenic viewpoint.
- Keep an eye out for the sign indicating where to branch off onto the rural road.
- The town is a few miles away; you'll need to branch off at the upcoming roundabout.
- To reach the campground, you'll need to branch off at the upcoming crossroad.