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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Over the years, Kim Kardashian has branched out to make a name for herself as an entrepreneur and fashion mogul, evening starting multiple brands like SKIMS and SKKN by Kim.
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Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The tree came with helpful instructions that guided you to fluff from the interior branches out the outermost branches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Leagues are branching out as a way of countering the declines in traditional pay-TV subscribers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the past year, the creator economy has branched out, with more and more older adults building media ventures.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The tree came with helpful instructions that guided you to fluff from the interior branches out the outermost branches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Leagues are branching out as a way of countering the declines in traditional pay-TV subscribers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the past year, the creator economy has branched out, with more and more older adults building media ventures.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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