branch out

British  

verb

1. to expand or extend one's interests

   our business has branched out into computers now

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branch out Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

The company has also branched out into creating its own hardware such as the Steam Deck in 2022, a portable, handheld gaming computer that allows users to play Steam games on the go.

From BBC

Others made such a significant impact early on that their influence is still felt, and are now trying to branch out into something new.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company also has branched out into the experiences business with a Hallmark Christmas Cruise and the Hallmark Christmas Experience festival in Kansas City, Mo., where the company is based.

From Los Angeles Times

Start with chain favorites on food blogs or Pinterest, or branch out to local restaurant classics.

From Salon

Erewhon has also branched out beyond selling groceries.

From Los Angeles Times