branches
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbɹæntʃəz// UK //bɹˈɑːntʃɪz// branch·es
n. the parts of a tree that grow out from the main trunk. It can also mean different offices or parts of a large organization.
n. the woody structural members of a tree or shrub; by extension, the local offices or functional divisions of a larger corporate or administrative body.
The birds are sitting on the high branches of the oak tree.
The bank has several branches in this city, so you can find an ATM almost anywhere.
The government is divided into three distinct branches to ensure that no single group holds absolute power over the nation's laws.
Usage
Commonly used metaphorically to describe the subdivisions of knowledge, families, or complex organizations.