Fry the potatoes 'in batches'. [=fry one amount and then another amount and so on until all the potatoes have been fried]
a new 'batch' [='bunch'] of television shows
They're hiring another 'batch' of workers.
(..) Not by a damn sight. What, you think I'd partner with a rat? Where's that little piece of shit? He's finishing up a batch. Well, go get him. Bring him here. - Uncle Jack... - No. No, no, no. This one here calling me a liar? (..)2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Felina Season: 5 Episode 16