2branch verb
branch·es; branched; branch·ing [no obj] : to divide into smaller parts : to separate into branches
▪ The stream branches from the river near their house.
▪ The stream branches from the river near their house.
branch off [phrasal verb]
: to separate from something and move in a different direction
▪ The stream branched off to the left. — often + from ▪ The stream branches off from the river near their house. ▪ Streets branch off from both sides of the highway.
▪ The stream branched off to the left. — often + from ▪ The stream branches off from the river near their house. ▪ Streets branch off from both sides of the highway.
branch out [phrasal verb]
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
▪ In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out. — often + into ▪ The company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
▪ In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out. — often + into ▪ The company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
