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

If branching out from your all-black closet (guilty) feels daunting, consider this your guide. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Tom Brady has become the most notable athlete to branch out into the trading card space. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Dragonne, New York City Mark Chou is branching out on his own. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

The younger Mora followed in his father's footsteps, learning lessons and tips from him, before branching out. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for branch out

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