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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In 2015 the grandson branched out to open a restaurant under his own name in nearby Winterville then, six years later, a second in downtown Raleigh.
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Tandy’s son, Charles, came up with the idea of branching out into the leather crafts business.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
The former multi-time champion, now WWE Chief Content Officer, appears to be branching out beyond the professional wrestling world or attempting to cross-promote.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
While that first partnership dissolved after a few years, Jessup was inspired to branch out on his own.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Tandy’s son, Charles, came up with the idea of branching out into the leather crafts business.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
The former multi-time champion, now WWE Chief Content Officer, appears to be branching out beyond the professional wrestling world or attempting to cross-promote.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
While that first partnership dissolved after a few years, Jessup was inspired to branch out on his own.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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