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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Kim replies as a man's foot is seen stepping out of a car.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Perfect for those cold mornings, memory foam bath mats also retain heat, keeping your feet warm right after stepping out of the shower or bath.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
All defenders have to see the play similarly and move as one with what’s coming at them, and if one player takes a step out of their responsibility, that can be the difference between stopping a play and a medium-to-long gain.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The president has had a difficult last year in the political arena that featured him having to step out of the presidential race after a rough debate performance.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Perfect for those cold mornings, memory foam bath mats also retain heat, keeping your feet warm right after stepping out of the shower or bath.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
All defenders have to see the play similarly and move as one with what’s coming at them, and if one player takes a step out of their responsibility, that can be the difference between stopping a play and a medium-to-long gain.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The president has had a difficult last year in the political arena that featured him having to step out of the presidential race after a rough debate performance.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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