Broaden out Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Inclusiveness Use 'broaden out' to suggest including more people or ideas. We need to broaden out our club membership to attract diverse individuals. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Expansion Applies to physical space becoming larger or wider. The road broadens out after the bridge to accommodate more traffic. Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal 'Broaden out' is often used metaphorically, not describing physical size. The discussion broadened out to include ethical concerns.