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

Originally opened as a Ritz-Carlton hotel, and now a part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the hotel is centered around a grand, Palladian-style main house that branches out into two wings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Microsoft has struggled to branch out beyond traditional computing and enterprise services, having tried and failed on numerous occasions to gain a foothold in mobile computing. —ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026

Encore was established in 2020 as one of those companies, quickly branching out with a three-brand lineup of adventure-ready trailers built using all aluminum and composites, zero wood. —New Atlas, 1 June 2026

Brown, black, and tan are classic choices, but don’t be afraid to branch out with a juicy color or playful print. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026

Rhymes for branch out

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