branch out

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 + into

The company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.

Examples of branch out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In recent months, the teen star has begun branching out and building her own roster, including avant-garde makeup artist Skreem, who customized West’s beauty for her Dazed photoshoot and at the SS27 Vetements show during Paris Fashion Week. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Standing proudly in the middle of the courtyard is an enormous oak tree, stretching its branches out in all directions. — Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

The nature of social media algorithms all but requires MLB to branch out. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

Lately, it’s been branching out in some surprising directions. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for branch out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout