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to branch off
[phrase form: branch]
01
(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route
Example
The highway branches off into smaller roads leading to nearby towns.
As you hike, notice where the trail branches off into alternative paths.
02
to make a turn from the main road onto a smaller road
Example
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.
