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 + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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Waserstein, while fighting against the installations denying his grandfather’s testimony, has also branched out to advocacy.
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
The city is served by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), which operates four train routes that branch out in every direction.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Nicole Kidman is ready to branch out beyond acting for her next chapter.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The hospitality heavyweight, which has branched out beyond luxury trains and into yachts and hotels, just opened a second property in Italy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
The city is served by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), which operates four train routes that branch out in every direction.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Nicole Kidman is ready to branch out beyond acting for her next chapter.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The hospitality heavyweight, which has branched out beyond luxury trains and into yachts and hotels, just opened a second property in Italy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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