fork off
The phrase "fork off" is commonly used to describe divergence in paths or directions and has specific applications in navigation and software development.
Definition
B2Navigation
(general)To split into two or more separate paths or directions.
Example
- The trail forks off to the right after the bridge.
- Follow the road until it forks off near the old barn.
C1Software Development
(technical)To create a new branch or version of a project by copying the source code from an existing one.
Example
- The team decided to fork off the repository to experiment with new features.
- Developers often fork off open-source projects to customize them.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fork off":
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