branch out
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle out
Meanings
Start doing something new or different
Why “out”? Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
“She branched out into design.”
“The cafe branched out into catering.”
(of a road, river or organisation) split off in a new direction
“The path branches out near the lake.”
“The path branches out after the bridge.”
Become independent and start your own venture
Why “out”? Movement goes from inside to outside.
“She left the firm to branch out alone.”
“He branched out on his own.”
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ask out
Same out pattern: departure
Invite someone on a romantic date
burst out
Same out pattern: departure
Suddenly start crying, laughing or shouting; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) suddenly begin loudly
check out
Same out pattern: departure
Leave a hotel after paying; Look at or examine
count out
Same out pattern: distribution
Count items one by one as you remove them
dish out
Same out pattern: distribution
Distribute servings or remarks
fall out
Same out pattern: departure
Have an argument and stop being friends
farm out
Same out pattern: distribution
Send work to be done by another person or company
fill out
Same out pattern: distribution
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
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