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
Mariah Carey was out and about in Aspen on Monday showing her love of Gucci in more ways than one — not just shopping in store, but stepping out with Gucci stiletto boots on foot.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
After months of speculation, and executives speaking out about their wish to acquire the equipment, which once belonged to White Oak, Kaka Cotton, LLC stepped out claiming to be the owner of the rare weaving machinery.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
When Sheikh Mohammed Abu Mustafa stepped out of his mosque in southern Gaza after leading afternoon prayers in early November, a gunman on a motorcycle pulled up and shot him dead.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Connolly, of Nowthen, had stepped out of his vehicle to assist the motorist when another vehicle exiting northbound Hwy.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
After months of speculation, and executives speaking out about their wish to acquire the equipment, which once belonged to White Oak, Kaka Cotton, LLC stepped out claiming to be the owner of the rare weaving machinery.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
When Sheikh Mohammed Abu Mustafa stepped out of his mosque in southern Gaza after leading afternoon prayers in early November, a gunman on a motorcycle pulled up and shot him dead.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Connolly, of Nowthen, had stepped out of his vehicle to assist the motorist when another vehicle exiting northbound Hwy.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for step out
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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