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.

Examples of branch out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new Beats campaign is just the latest example of Jennie continuing to branch out into fashion and brand partnerships. —

Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 Happy Birthday: Don’t fear change; be willing to branch out and investigate the possibilities. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024 Though his family owns and runs the ranch, Mannix branched out on his own, founding Old Salt in 2020. —

Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2024 The store went on to become a successful chain in the Milwaukee area and branched out in 1962 with its first department store. —

Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for branch out

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