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
Naomi Watts steps out in the label; $138, toryburch.com
This story first appeared in the April 24 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
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Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
On April 25, the couple stepped out in coordinating looks for a glamorous night in New York City at the Time100 Gala.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in Los Angeles, actress Regina King stepped out in a pink floral dress designed by Louis Vuitton, styled by Micah McDonald and Wayman Deon.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The actor stepped out in a white V-neck blouse and a pair of cropped black Adidas track pants, featuring the classic three white stripes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
This comes as hundreds of students have stepped out to protest their universities.
—NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Then, in September, Swift stepped out at one of NFL tight end Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs games, seeming to confirm their courtship.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024
In a few moments, Eilish will step out to dance and celebrate on a stage crowded with her friends and at least 15,000 fans spread out on the grass in front of her.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 18 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden, right, and United Steelworkers Union International President, David McCall, center, both step out from behind a curtain to begin to greet steelworkers at United Steelworkers Headquarters, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024
Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
On April 25, the couple stepped out in coordinating looks for a glamorous night in New York City at the Time100 Gala.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in Los Angeles, actress Regina King stepped out in a pink floral dress designed by Louis Vuitton, styled by Micah McDonald and Wayman Deon.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The actor stepped out in a white V-neck blouse and a pair of cropped black Adidas track pants, featuring the classic three white stripes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
This comes as hundreds of students have stepped out to protest their universities.
—NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Then, in September, Swift stepped out at one of NFL tight end Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs games, seeming to confirm their courtship.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024
In a few moments, Eilish will step out to dance and celebrate on a stage crowded with her friends and at least 15,000 fans spread out on the grass in front of her.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 18 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden, right, and United Steelworkers Union International President, David McCall, center, both step out from behind a curtain to begin to greet steelworkers at United Steelworkers Headquarters, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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