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

Otherworldly papier-mâché trees branch out from the middle of the restaurant, their limbs wrapped in moody string lights. —Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025

Lemi Shine has also branched out with more products for the kitchen too, including a dishwasher cleaner and a garbage disposal cleaner. —Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2025

Since then, Nicole has branched out into acting, having a series regular role on the sitcom Great News and a satirical lifestyle show on the defunct Quibi, Nikki Fre$h. —James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025

The company behind Edible Arrangements is branching out to produce and sell different types of products: actual edibles. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for branch out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout