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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Local officials, influencers and sports teams are branching out on social media and giving Bluesky a try.
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Troy Smith, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
The first element of the show to really break out, Bart embodies The Simpsons’ core irreverence and rebellious spirit, even as the show has branched out to showcase other characters more and more.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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
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Troy Smith, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
The first element of the show to really break out, Bart embodies The Simpsons’ core irreverence and rebellious spirit, even as the show has branched out to showcase other characters more and more.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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