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Pronunciation / Transliteration: te o hirogeru
"企業は新しい分野に手を広げることにした。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To start to do different things or engage in new activities, typically in business or personal development.
"The company decided to branch out into software development." - 2
To spread out or diverge from a central point or main body, like the branches of a tree.
"The hiking trail branches out into several smaller paths near the summit."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'branch', originating from Middle English 'branche', from Old French, ultimately from Late Latin 'branca' (paw or claw). The phrasal verb extension 'out' emerged in the 19th century, drawing a metaphorical parallel to a tree extending its limbs outward into new territory.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Branch out" is said worldwide
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se diversifier
Transliteration: sə di.vɛʁ.si.fje
"L'entreprise cherche à se diversifier sur de nouveaux marchés."
sich ausbreiten
Transliteration: zɪç ˈaʊsˌbʁaɪtn̩
"Der Betrieb beschloss, sich in neue Geschäftsbereiche auszubreiten."
diversificare
Transliteration: di.ver.si.fiˈka.re
"L'azienda ha iniziato a diversificare la propria produzione."
diversificarse
Transliteration: di.βeɾ.si.fiˈkaɾ.se
"La compañía planea diversificarse hacia nuevos sectores."
diversificar
Transliteration: di.ver.si.fiˈkaɾ
"Eles decidiram diversificar os seus investimentos."
विस्तार करना
Transliteration: vistaar karnaa
"कंपनी ने नए क्षेत्रों में विस्तार करने का फैसला किया।"
涉足
Transliteration: shèzú
"这家公司决定涉足电子商务领域。"
사업을 확장하다
Transliteration: sa-eob-eul hwak-jang-ha-da
"그 회사는 새로운 시장으로 사업을 확장하기로 결정했다."
手を広げる
Transliteration: te o hirogeru
"企業は新しい分野に手を広げることにした。"
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