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

And then there are other equipment ideas that aren’t as far along, inspired by Coke’s desire to branch out into dirty soda, refreshers and coffee. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Now, Fraquelli has branched out on his own, along with his uncle, chef Giulio Rossi, to turn his attention to a new neighborhood osteria in Upper Buena Vista. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

One of Christensen’s partners in Throw It Deep, Greg Holcomb, branched out on his own and began Next Level, quickly landing his signature client, Nazareth’s McCarthy, who plays for the Minnesota Vikings. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Kratz hopes his students will read Homer’s poem and use the film to generate questions that branch out into other parts of literature and history. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for branch out

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