step out

verb

Definition of step out

intransitive verb

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

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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

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The first known use of step out was circa 1533

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