1. To introduce a delicate or difficult topic:
* "I hesitated to broach the subject of her salary with my boss, but I knew it was important."
* "It was time to broach the issue of their relationship with their parents."
2. To pierce or open something:
* "The pirates broached the ship's hull with their cannons."
* "The baker broached the dough with a sharp knife to let the steam escape."
3. To tap a cask or barrel (archaic usage):
* "The tavern keeper broached a fresh barrel of ale for the patrons."
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to see "broach" used in a specific context!