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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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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for branch out