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
Folie à Deux at a film festival in Spain to Jennifer Garner stepping out in Paris with a beverage.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Then, first thing Wednesday night, the leadoff hitting Ohtani stepped out of the on-deck circle and into the batters’ box and everything changed.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Emma Roberts stepped out in New York City on Wednesday with a fiery statement dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Today, Jenner stepped out wearing one of her best vintage outfits to date.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Then, first thing Wednesday night, the leadoff hitting Ohtani stepped out of the on-deck circle and into the batters’ box and everything changed.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Emma Roberts stepped out in New York City on Wednesday with a fiery statement dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Today, Jenner stepped out wearing one of her best vintage outfits to date.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
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 1 Oct. 2024.
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