Broached Meaning in English
word · lemma: broach
ˈbɹoʊtʃt
BROHCHT
bɹˈəʊtʃt
BROHCHT
Definition
To start talking about a subject, especially one that is difficult, sensitive, or uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or semi-formal; often used with topics like 'broached the subject of', 'broached the idea'. Implies care or caution. Not commonly used in casual conversation. Do not use for physical actions or literal openings.
Spanish: mencionar - plantear (tema delicado)Portuguese (BR): sugerir - abordar (assunto delicado)Portuguese (PT): abordar - levantar (assunto delicado)Chinese (Simplified): 提出（敏感话题）Chinese (Traditional): 提出（敏感話題）Hindi: (संवेदनशील विषय) उठाना - पेश करनाArabic: طرح (موضوع حساس) - أثارBengali: উত্থাপন করা - আলোচনা শুরু করাRussian: затронул (вопрос) - поднял (тему)Japanese: 切り出した - 話を持ち出したVietnamese: đề cập - mở lờiKorean: 꺼냈다 - 화제를 꺼냈다Turkish: gündeme getirdi - konuyu açtıUrdu: بات چھیڑی - موضوع کا آغاز کیاIndonesian: mengemukakan - membicarakan (topik)
Example Sentences
She finally broached the subject of moving to a new city.
basic
He broached the idea during the meeting.
basic
No one had broached the topic before.
basic
It was awkward, but I broached the question about his plans.
natural
Nobody wanted to be the first who broached such a sensitive issue.
natural
She carefully broached the idea of a shorter workweek with her boss.
natural