Wiktionary
broach to
vb. (context nautical English) To incline suddenly to windward, so as to lay the sails aback, and expose the vessel to the danger of oversetting.
Usage examples of "broach to".
Well, Reese, it seems I must once more ask Korbal Broach to make ready for surgerythis is the third such tooth to break, yes?
Well, Reese, it seems I must once more ask Korbal Broach to make ready for surgery - this is the third such tooth to break, yes?
He vowed to come back, and she gave him a broach to pin to his cloak and remember her by.
Our good Tomos advises us that you have a plan to broach to representatives of Council today.