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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Some Chinese firms also branched out, expanding and building operations outside of China to capture market share.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
The brand, helmed by Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede, debuted in 2016 with a small selection of styles but has since branched out into more silhouettes, offering an answer to every new denim trend.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025
Stone also branched out into acting, appearing in films like The Hot Chick, The Fighting Temptations, and Ride Along.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Through his collaborations, Oakley branched out into other creative opportunities outside of YouTube and started the Psychobabble podcast with his best friend Korey Kuhl in 2014.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
The brand, helmed by Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede, debuted in 2016 with a small selection of styles but has since branched out into more silhouettes, offering an answer to every new denim trend.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025
Stone also branched out into acting, appearing in films like The Hot Chick, The Fighting Temptations, and Ride Along.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Through his collaborations, Oakley branched out into other creative opportunities outside of YouTube and started the Psychobabble podcast with his best friend Korey Kuhl in 2014.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 14 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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