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
Nine years after publicly stepping out together for the first time during Halloween week, the happy couple — who married in July 2021 — dressed up again for 2024, Stefani, 55, going as Snow White, while Shelton, 48, opted for a turtle costume.
—
Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Millie Bobby Brown arrested by Sabrina Carpenter at Atlanta concert for being too hot: 'Stranger things have happened'
Carpenter clearly knows her aesthetic references, finally stepping out onto the stage in the guise of one of her most influential forebears: Olivia Newton-John in Grease.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
In the original 2004 movie, Queen Bee Regina George (Rachel McAdams) steps out in a bang-on Playboy Bunny outfit.
—Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Try stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on new projects or responsibilities, set new short- and long-term goals and acquire new skills through training programs or conferences.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for step out 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Millie Bobby Brown arrested by Sabrina Carpenter at Atlanta concert for being too hot: 'Stranger things have happened'
Carpenter clearly knows her aesthetic references, finally stepping out onto the stage in the guise of one of her most influential forebears: Olivia Newton-John in Grease.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
In the original 2004 movie, Queen Bee Regina George (Rachel McAdams) steps out in a bang-on Playboy Bunny outfit.
—Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Try stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on new projects or responsibilities, set new short- and long-term goals and acquire new skills through training programs or conferences.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for step out
Dictionary Entries Near step out
Cite this Entry
“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share