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
Heathrow Simmons Perry has only stepped out of those core family roles once to portray Madea’s paraplegic brother, Heathrow Simmons, in A Madea Family Funeral in 2019.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 July 2025
Volunteer for projects, participate meaningfully in discussions and share new ideas, and step out of your comfort zone.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
But listen to this, Nani: yesterday morning Ali stepped out in the slow simmer of the early dawn with a cardboard box to his chest.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
And when the young royals do step out with their parents, the youngest’s personality is usually on display.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 July 2025
Volunteer for projects, participate meaningfully in discussions and share new ideas, and step out of your comfort zone.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
But listen to this, Nani: yesterday morning Ali stepped out in the slow simmer of the early dawn with a cardboard box to his chest.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
And when the young royals do step out with their parents, the youngest’s personality is usually on display.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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