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 parties branched out from Labor Day events to Fourth of July celebrations and changed locations to include Los Angeles and Saint-Tropez.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
The Cyrus family tree branches out further than anyone knew!
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
For those looking to really up the ante, Vada, an independent fine jewelry brand based in Austin, Texas, has branched out into eyewear.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2024
The surprising mainstream success of grunge was a boon for the wider world of alternative and independent rock, with countless offshoots branching out from Chapel Hill, N.C., Louisville, Ky., Chicago and Washington, D.C.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2024
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
The Cyrus family tree branches out further than anyone knew!
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
For those looking to really up the ante, Vada, an independent fine jewelry brand based in Austin, Texas, has branched out into eyewear.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2024
The surprising mainstream success of grunge was a boon for the wider world of alternative and independent rock, with countless offshoots branching out from Chapel Hill, N.C., Louisville, Ky., Chicago and Washington, D.C.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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