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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Rife has recently branched out from the stand-up stage to other forms of entertainment.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The Portable series itself would eventually branch out from hardcovers and become part of the paperback revolution that put cheap editions of classic literature into the hands of millions.
—Michael Gorra, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
If fall and winter fashion is starting to feel limiting, branching out from classic jeans is a good way to make any wardrobe fresh and new.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Boyu, which has made its name investing in tech, has recently branched out into consumer brands, including bubble tea giant Mixue and luxury department store operator SKP.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The Portable series itself would eventually branch out from hardcovers and become part of the paperback revolution that put cheap editions of classic literature into the hands of millions.
—Michael Gorra, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
If fall and winter fashion is starting to feel limiting, branching out from classic jeans is a good way to make any wardrobe fresh and new.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Boyu, which has made its name investing in tech, has recently branched out into consumer brands, including bubble tea giant Mixue and luxury department store operator SKP.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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