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 range of high-performance skin care was at the time predominantly in specialty stores and pharmacies, then branched out to perfumeries and department stores, as well.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The Fed has also branched out into other areas beyond the money supply, pontificating on inequality, climate, race, and other issues.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025
After 20 seasons as a pro on Dancing with the Stars, Chmerkovskiy, 39, branched out into a different type of competition show on Hulu’s new series Got to Get Out.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The exact height of the deck is 1,131 feet, branching out 65 feet from the 100th floor of Hudson Yards.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 May 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The Fed has also branched out into other areas beyond the money supply, pontificating on inequality, climate, race, and other issues.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025
After 20 seasons as a pro on Dancing with the Stars, Chmerkovskiy, 39, branched out into a different type of competition show on Hulu’s new series Got to Get Out.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The exact height of the deck is 1,131 feet, branching out 65 feet from the 100th floor of Hudson Yards.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 May 2025
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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