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
At the glitzy 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles last night, the reality TV star stepped out sporting a plunging, form-fitting white Gucci gown and the Attallah cross pendant that was famously worn by the late royal, CNN reported.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Building relationships outside your organization may seem like a no-brainer, but stepping out and engaging directly with the community can be daunting.
—Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The two stepped out at multiple events, and have since been very vocal about their feelings for one another.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
With lights flashing and sirens blaring, the officers stepped out of their patrol car and proceeded to take part in the Halloween festivities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Building relationships outside your organization may seem like a no-brainer, but stepping out and engaging directly with the community can be daunting.
—Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The two stepped out at multiple events, and have since been very vocal about their feelings for one another.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
With lights flashing and sirens blaring, the officers stepped out of their patrol car and proceeded to take part in the Halloween festivities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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