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.

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Although Meester is best known for playing the role of Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, the star also branched out into music, releasing her debut album Heartstrings in 2014. —

Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 The baby, though carefully watched by its parents, has been looking to branch out, the zoo said. —

Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025 And fans of a specific bourbon could be more likely to branch out and purchase the non-whiskey spirit that inherited its barrel. —

David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Step 2: Prune as Needed After your plant finishes flowering, pinch or cut the segmented stems back by 1 or 2 stem segments to encourage your plant to branch out. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for branch out