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Idiom idiom

branch out


To expand one's interests or activities in a new direction.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

I want to branch out and learn a new hobby.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of selling only coffee, the shop decided to branch out and offer fresh pastries.

COMPLEX

The company chose to branch out into international markets, hoping to diversify its revenue streams and reach a broader audience of global consumers.


Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    branch off

    To diverge into two or more separate paths.

  2. 02

    fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

    To become extremely unattractive.

Last updated August 10, 2026