Branch off
verb
To separate from a main pathway or direction and create a new one.
The hiking trail branches off from the main path to the right
Often appears as...
- branch off to the right
- branch off to the left
verb
To develop or evolve from something and form something new.
Chemistry and Physics branched off from alchemy
Often appears as...
- branch off from
- discipline branched off
verb
In programming, to create a copy of code into a separate repository in order to make changes without affecting original code.
Developers usually branch off their own versions of the code for testing
Often appears as...
- branch off code
- branch off repository
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To separate from a main pathway or direction and create a new one.
The hiking trail branches off from the main path to the right
Often appears as...
- branch off to the right
- branch off to the left
verb
To develop or evolve from something and form something new.
Chemistry and Physics branched off from alchemy
Often appears as...
- branch off from
- discipline branched off
verb
In programming, to create a copy of code into a separate repository in order to make changes without affecting original code.
Developers usually branch off their own versions of the code for testing
Often appears as...
- branch off code
- branch off repository
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when describing a change in direction while moving, like walking or driving.
Keep an eye out for a signpost where the road branches off.
Pro Tip 2/2Choice of Path
Implies a decision point where a person must choose one way over another.
At the fork, you'll need to branch off to the left.
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