100 Phrasal Verbs in 100 Days 51/100: To Branch Out (Into Something) Definition: To start doing new and different activities, often expanding beyond what you normally do. How to use it? • Branch out: The company decided to branch out • Branch out into + new area: She branched out into photography Examples in situations: Career development: • After working in marketing for years, she decided to branch out into graphic design. (She started doing graphic design in addition to marketing) • The restaurant is branching out and opening locations in other cities. (The restaurant is expanding to new places) Personal interests: • I usually read fiction, but I want to branch out and try some history books. (I want to try reading different types of books) • He's been playing guitar for years, but now he's branching out into piano. (He's learning a new instrument) Business: • The small bakery is branching out by offering catering services. (The bakery is adding new services) 💬 Question: Is there an area where you'd like to branch out? What new activity or skill interests you?