step out
verb
stepped out; stepping out; steps out
1
: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
2
: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
3
: die
4
: to lead an active social life
5
: to be unfaithful
—usually used with on
had been stepping out on his wife
Examples of step out in a Sentence
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
Recent Examples on the Web
With her debut memoir, Men Have Called Her Crazy, artist Anna Marie Tendler steps out of the shadow of her famous ex-husband, comedian John Mulaney.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 22 May 2024
Rescuers motivate Faye to escape hole Once the hole is wide enough, the officials motivate Faye to step out of the wall by whistling and snapping.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
After stepping out of the capsule last weekend upon his return to Earth, the 90-year-old Dwight lifted both arms over his head in celebration.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
Colin steps out of the carriage and extends his hand toward Penelope.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
In footage shared by NBC 6 on Thursday, a man identified as Alonso was seen stepping out of his car and heading inside his residence with Kransoff's assistance.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Alonso was seen stepping out of his car and heading into his home with Kransoff's assistance in footage shared by the outlet on Thursday.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 16 May 2024
Following her surprise appearance at Coachella with No Doubt, Rodrigo and Partridge stepped out together for a dinner date in Los Angeles.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Hanson, who was at the restaurant working, was asked to step out of the kitchen.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
Shannon Carlin, TIME, 22 May 2024
Rescuers motivate Faye to escape hole Once the hole is wide enough, the officials motivate Faye to step out of the wall by whistling and snapping.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
After stepping out of the capsule last weekend upon his return to Earth, the 90-year-old Dwight lifted both arms over his head in celebration.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
Colin steps out of the carriage and extends his hand toward Penelope.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
In footage shared by NBC 6 on Thursday, a man identified as Alonso was seen stepping out of his car and heading inside his residence with Kransoff's assistance.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Alonso was seen stepping out of his car and heading into his home with Kransoff's assistance in footage shared by the outlet on Thursday.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 16 May 2024
Following her surprise appearance at Coachella with No Doubt, Rodrigo and Partridge stepped out together for a dinner date in Los Angeles.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Hanson, who was at the restaurant working, was asked to step out of the kitchen.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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