1. Of a cask or barrel; having been opened to draw out the contents
   "The broached barrel of wine was ready for serving";
   - abroach

1. Bring up a topic for discussion
   "She hesitated to broach the sensitive subject during the meeting";
   - initiate
    
2. Make an opening into (a container, bottle, etc.)
   "once broached, the bottle has a full six-month shelf life"
    
3. (sailing) lose control by becoming turned sideways to oncoming waves; become submerged by waves or water
   "Other than sinking, broaching can create one of sailing's most hair-raising moments"

See also: tapped

Type of: discuss, hash out, talk over

Encyclopedia: Broach, James