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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But Kodak also started branching out its chemical business for uses beyond coating film and photo paper or development.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Like her costars, Kinney has begun to branch out from Disney as well.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 11 July 2025
The brand became nearly ubiquitous on the streets of New York in the winter and has been expanding along a number of fronts, opening its own stores, growing its business in Europe and branching out into China and more.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
When pruning, cut from the upper portions of the plant, forcing the dill to branch out and make more foliage.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Like her costars, Kinney has begun to branch out from Disney as well.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 11 July 2025
The brand became nearly ubiquitous on the streets of New York in the winter and has been expanding along a number of fronts, opening its own stores, growing its business in Europe and branching out into China and more.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
When pruning, cut from the upper portions of the plant, forcing the dill to branch out and make more foliage.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 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 Jul. 2025.
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