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 + 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

When entering a new region, Windey’s strategy is to put down roots in one country and branch out to neighbors. —Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026

From there the company will branch out to develop a further 10 acres on the property into additional housing for the surrounding community. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026

Years later, Baker branched out from strip centers, seeing an opportunity in the high-end department store business. —David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026

Try branching out with these relatively budget-friendly picks, which start at just $35. —Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for branch out

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