branch out
phrasal verb
branched out; branching out; branches out
Definition of branch 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.
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.
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