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
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Whether celebrating milestones, paying tribute to icons, or simply stepping out in style, these appearances prove that Black excellence continues to shine in every corner of entertainment.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
The 59-year-old supermodel stepped out in March with husband Rande Gerber to attend the closing night of their daughter Kaia Gerber’s play Evanston Salt Costs Climbing in Los Angeles.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Since stepping out on his own after breaking into the business as part of the SteelDrivers, the star has turned into one of the most treasured names in the country genre, selling millions of albums and collecting Grammys along the way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He is shown stepping out of his safe space at home for the first time, then exploring new surroundings with more ease.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
The 59-year-old supermodel stepped out in March with husband Rande Gerber to attend the closing night of their daughter Kaia Gerber’s play Evanston Salt Costs Climbing in Los Angeles.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Since stepping out on his own after breaking into the business as part of the SteelDrivers, the star has turned into one of the most treasured names in the country genre, selling millions of albums and collecting Grammys along the way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He is shown stepping out of his safe space at home for the first time, then exploring new surroundings with more ease.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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