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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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
First Known Use of step out
circa 1533
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