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 organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
But good for him for wanting to branch out and do something else and take the very bold step of challenging himself to do something so completely different.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Victoria Monét is branching out with a new venture that helps mothers like herself to assist their children experiencing separation anxiety and offers some healing for hard-working parents.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Eton is branching out beyond shirts and introducing knitwear as part of its fall collection.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
But good for him for wanting to branch out and do something else and take the very bold step of challenging himself to do something so completely different.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Victoria Monét is branching out with a new venture that helps mothers like herself to assist their children experiencing separation anxiety and offers some healing for hard-working parents.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Eton is branching out beyond shirts and introducing knitwear as part of its fall collection.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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