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.
branch out
| Idioms: branch out |
| WordNet: branch out |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
vary in order to spread risk or to expand
Synonyms: diversify, broaden
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