(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

分岐する, 支流する
to remove something from a surface, area, etc. and make it clean

片付ける (かたづける), 掃除する (そうじする)
(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole

外れる(はずれる), 取れる(とれる)
to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

切り取る(きりとる), 切断する(せつだんする)
to separate a part of a business, organization, or group to create a new, independent entity

分社化する, 切り離す
to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

解雇する (かいこする), 整理解雇する (せいりかいこする)
to remove something, such as clothing or a covering, by pulling it away

脱ぐ(ぬぐ), 取り去る(とりさる)
to leave a group or political party because of differences

分裂する (ぶんれつする), 脱退する (だったいする)
to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

脱ぐ(ぬぐ), 外す(はずす)
