branch out

verb

1. intr, adverboften foll byinto to expand or extend one's interests

   our business has branched out into computers now

Idioms and Phrases

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

He has also branched out into podcasts, co-founding production company Goalhanger, which makes popular shows including The Rest is History, The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Entertainment.

From BBC

He has also branched out into podcasts co-founding production company Goalhanger, which makes popular shows including The Rest is History, The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Entertainment.

From BBC

"I think you have to be really good at one platform in terms of growing a following before you branch out to others," said Lightman.

From Salon

Deep Sea Vision is now branching out from its original mission, working with “foreign governments, international organizations and corporations” interested in its underwater technology.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the fact that she has branched out into filming, she tells the BBC that she remains passionate about tree-planting, and intends to take it up again.

From BBC