Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
broach-a-subject
Phrase
/broʊtʃ ə ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/
Definition
To bring up a topic for discussion.
Examples
- During the meeting, she decided to broach a subject that had been troubling her.
- It’s often difficult to broach a subject when it may lead to disagreement.
- He hesitated to broach a subject that was sensitive for his friend.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of introducing a particular subject or issue during a conversation.
Synonyms
- Introduce a topic
- Bring up
- Raise an issue
