branch out
phrasal verb
branched out; branching out; branches out
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
—often + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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The dispensary may eventually branch out further, Fontein said, perhaps offering educational events such as talks on the wellness benefits of cannabis, classes on growing plants at home, with plans to sell live plants, and even a cooking with cannabis class.
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Anita Gosch, Orange County Register, 9 June 2024
Many restaurateurs who have started their businesses here in Louisville, like Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, Biscuit Belly and Heine Brothers Coffee and Joella's, have been able to branch out to other states, but which chain restaurants can only be found in Louisville?
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2024
Duchovny, who went on to star in the series Californication, which earned him another Golden Globe, branched out, writing five books and recording three studio albums.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The For Us By Us (FUBU) brand is branching out into Hollywood.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 June 2024
Prepare for a year of sharing the fruits of your knowledge with the world, and perhaps branching out in all kinds of exciting new directions.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024
Moving beyond its initial objectives, the group could branch out into securing the supply chains for semiconductors.
—Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
The reality star/author/cocktail entrepreneur is branching out into acting with an upcoming Lifetime movie.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 May 2024
The brand, which was founded by Aishwarya Iyer, has branched out with other offerings in recent years, like vinegars, honey, and kitchen accessories.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2024
Anita Gosch, Orange County Register, 9 June 2024
Many restaurateurs who have started their businesses here in Louisville, like Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, Biscuit Belly and Heine Brothers Coffee and Joella's, have been able to branch out to other states, but which chain restaurants can only be found in Louisville?
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2024
Duchovny, who went on to star in the series Californication, which earned him another Golden Globe, branched out, writing five books and recording three studio albums.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The For Us By Us (FUBU) brand is branching out into Hollywood.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 June 2024
Prepare for a year of sharing the fruits of your knowledge with the world, and perhaps branching out in all kinds of exciting new directions.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024
Moving beyond its initial objectives, the group could branch out into securing the supply chains for semiconductors.
—Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
The reality star/author/cocktail entrepreneur is branching out into acting with an upcoming Lifetime movie.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 May 2024
The brand, which was founded by Aishwarya Iyer, has branched out with other offerings in recent years, like vinegars, honey, and kitchen accessories.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2024
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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