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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The exact height of the deck is 1,131 feet, branching out 65 feet from the 100th floor of Hudson Yards.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 May 2025
Today, the restaurant has branched out to Nonnas of different ethnicities.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Samsonite has branched out beyond suitcases with a weekender bag that’s sleek and handy for short trips.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
In the years since, the cast members have carved out their own paths in Hollywood while branching out into other arenas, from politics to podcasting to pornography.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 May 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 May 2025
Today, the restaurant has branched out to Nonnas of different ethnicities.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Samsonite has branched out beyond suitcases with a weekender bag that’s sleek and handy for short trips.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
In the years since, the cast members have carved out their own paths in Hollywood while branching out into other arenas, from politics to podcasting to pornography.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for branch out
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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