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
Swift stepped out in a Simkhai matching taupe and brown plaid two-piece set, featuring a mini skirt and vest.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The group also recently stepped out together at a University of Cincinnati football game, which just so happened to be Swift and Kelce’s first public outing since announcing their plans to get married with an internet-shattering post on Instagram in August.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
In his acceptance speech, Cooper revealed only started drama classes a couple of years ago and encouraged those watching to step out of their comfort zones.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Oprah Winfrey, Usher, Jessica Chastain and more stars are stepping out during the most fashionable time of the year for the Big Apple.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The group also recently stepped out together at a University of Cincinnati football game, which just so happened to be Swift and Kelce’s first public outing since announcing their plans to get married with an internet-shattering post on Instagram in August.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
In his acceptance speech, Cooper revealed only started drama classes a couple of years ago and encouraged those watching to step out of their comfort zones.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Oprah Winfrey, Usher, Jessica Chastain and more stars are stepping out during the most fashionable time of the year for the Big Apple.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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