branch off vs converge

branch off

verb
  • To diverge into two or more separate paths. 

  • To separate from a main path or route. 

  • To divert from the main topic of conversation. 

converge

verb
  • (said of a sequence or series) To have a (finite, proper) limit. 

  • (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer. 

  • (said of an iterative process) To reach a stable end point. 

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