branch out

British

verb

to expand or extend one's interests

our business has branched out into computers now

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branch out Idioms

Separate into subdivisions; strike off in a new direction. For example, Our software business is branching out into more interactive products, or Bill doesn't want to concentrate on just one field; he wants to branch out more. This term alludes to the growth habits of a tree's limbs. [Early 1700s] Also see branch off.

Example Sentences

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The Economist has around 1.25 million subscribers and branched out into podcasts and live video to reach more.

From The Wall Street Journal

She's branched out into lifestyle, travel and fashion content, and in October she took part in Paris Fashion Week.

From BBC

Once he wrapped the first season, Godoy continued watching the “One Piece” anime and then branched out to other popular sagas: “Attack on Titan,” “Death Note” and “My Hero Academia.”

From Los Angeles Times

Plus, Bill Clinton says he didn’t know about Epstein’s crimes and ‘Industry’ is branching out.

From The Wall Street Journal

He branched out, launching a platform to help other families manage their lives and finances, leafplanner.

From The Wall Street Journal

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