CEFR B2

broach to

verb phrase

Meaning

To turn a ship's bow into the wind and waves, usually to slow down or stop its forward motion, especially in rough seas.

Examples

The captain ordered the crew to broach to when the storm intensified.
Maneuvering the small boat to broach to was crucial for survival.

Synonyms: turn into the wind, heave to

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broach to (B2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ˈbroʊtʃ tuː

Definition

To turn a ship's bow into the wind and waves, usually to slow down or stop its forward motion, especially in rough seas.

Examples

The captain ordered the crew to broach to when the storm intensified.
Maneuvering the small boat to broach to was crucial for survival.

How to Use broach to

broach to (verb phrase): To turn a ship's bow into the wind and waves. — "The captain ordered the crew to broach to in the storm."

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