broaching

[broh-ching]

broaching Definition

• 1. to bring up or introduce a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion
• 2. to pierce or open with a tool, such as a drill

Using broaching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broaching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I didn't want to broach the subject of money.

• Example

  She broached the topic of her salary with her boss.

• Example

  The workers were broaching a new oil well.

• Example

  He broached the keg of beer with a tap.

broaching Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for broaching

• introduce
• raise
• mention
• bring up
• touch on

Antonyms for broaching

• avoid
• evade

Phrases with broaching

• broach the subject

  to bring up or introduce a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion

  Example

  I was hesitant to broach the subject of our relationship.

• broach a bottle

  to open a bottle of wine or champagne with a special tool called a 'broach'

  Example

  He broached the champagne bottle with a silver broach.

• broach a topic

  to introduce a topic for discussion

  Example

  She broached the topic of politics during dinner.

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Summary: broaching in Brief

The verb 'broaching' [broh-ching] has two main meanings. The first is to bring up or introduce a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion, as in 'I didn't want to broach the subject of money.' The second is to pierce or open with a tool, such as a drill, as in 'The workers were broaching a new oil well.' It can also be used in phrases like 'broach the subject' and 'broach a bottle.'