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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Trump and his family have branched out into multiple crypto projects in the past year.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Before branching out on his own, Porcelli made a name for himself via high-profile projects through his work with Dimorestudio duo Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Pruning in this manner encourages marigold plants to branch out and produce bushier growth and more blooms.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
This consummate designer, who cut his teeth at YSL and Lanvin under Alber Elbaz before branching out on his own, takes the time to design each piece by hand with pencils and paper, producing glorious narrative stories.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Before branching out on his own, Porcelli made a name for himself via high-profile projects through his work with Dimorestudio duo Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Pruning in this manner encourages marigold plants to branch out and produce bushier growth and more blooms.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
This consummate designer, who cut his teeth at YSL and Lanvin under Alber Elbaz before branching out on his own, takes the time to design each piece by hand with pencils and paper, producing glorious narrative stories.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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