Broach with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹoʊtʃ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

BROHCH with

UK

bɹˈəʊtʃ/ /wˈɪð

brohch WITH

Definition

To start discussing a sensitive or important subject with someone, often for the first time.

Usage & Nuances

'Broach with' is mostly formal or semi-formal and is used for bringing up difficult, delicate, or new topics, often followed by 'someone' (e.g., 'broach with my manager'). Common collocations: 'broach the subject with', 'broach the idea with'. Not used for casual conversations or simple topics.

• Spanish: abordar (con) - sacar un tema (con)
• Portuguese (BR): abordar (com) - tocar no assunto (com)
• Portuguese (PT): abordar (com) - trazer à tona (com)
• Chinese (Simplified): 和…提出（话题） - 与…提及
• Chinese (Traditional): 和…提出（話題） - 與…提及
• Hindi: के साथ चर्चा करना - किसी विषय को उठाना
• Arabic: طرح (مع) - مناقشة موضوع (مع)
• Bengali: কারো সাথে আলোচনা শুরু করা
• Russian: завести разговор с (кем-либо) - поднять тему с (кем-либо)
• Japanese: （人）に切り出す - （人）に話を持ちかける
• Vietnamese: đề cập với - nói chuyện với (về chủ đề gì đó)
• Korean: 누구와 이야기하다 - 누구에게 (문제/주제)를 꺼내다
• Turkish: birine (bir konuyu) açmak - gündeme getirmek (biriyle)
• Urdu: کسی سے بات چیت شروع کرنا - کسی سے موضوع چھیڑنا
• Indonesian: membicarakan (dengan) - mengungkit (kepada)

Example Sentences

We should broach with the team if we're going to change the schedule.

natural

It's never easy to broach with family about money issues.

natural

I need to broach with my boss about a pay raise.

basic

She didn't know how to broach with her parents about moving out.

basic

Have you ever tried to broach with him about his health?

basic

I finally got the courage to broach with my friend about her drinking.

natural