branch out
phrasal verbbranched 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 + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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