noun · a fork or branch in a road, river, or mountain range; to branch off or turn off

河流在这里形成了一个岔，分成了两条支流。

verb · to diverge or stray from a path or intended course

他一不留神，走岔了道。

verb · to change the subject or interrupt a conversation

请不要随便打岔，让老师把话说完。

verb · to stagger or offset times to avoid overlapping

咱们把休假的时间岔开，别赶在一起。