branch out

idiom

Meaning

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

Examples

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.

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Related idioms2entries

01
branch off
To diverge into two or more separate paths.
02
fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.