branch

US /bræntʃ/
UK /bræntʃ/
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ramo

a limb of a tree or shrub that grows out from the trunk or from a bough

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The bird landed on a high branch.
L'uccello è atterrato su un alto ramo.
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We collected fallen branches for firewood.
Abbiamo raccolto rami caduti per la legna da ardere.
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filiale, succursale

a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization

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The bank has a new branch opening downtown.
La banca sta aprendo una nuova filiale in centro.
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She works at the local branch of the library.
Lavora nella filiale locale della biblioteca.
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branca, ramo

a division or part of a larger system, organization, or subject

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Biology is a branch of science.
La biologia è una branca della scienza.
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The military has several different branches.
L'esercito ha diverse branche.
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diramarsi, ramificarsi

to divide into two or more subdivisions or parts

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The road branches off to the left.
La strada si dirama a sinistra.
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The river branches into several smaller streams.
Il fiume si dirama in diversi corsi d'acqua più piccoli.
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