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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Some step out in statement coats like Cynthia Erivo (in Stella McCartney), Bowen Yang or Callum Turner (in Louis Vuitton).
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Earlier this week in New York City, Hadid stepped out in a ‘70s-style shearling number that put a modern twist on the classic Penny Lane coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
In 2025, these nine will present ample opportunities to step out of your neighborhood, try a new cuisine, and dine more expansively.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Allen White is stepping out of the kitchen for the Netflix limited series Enigma Variations.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Earlier this week in New York City, Hadid stepped out in a ‘70s-style shearling number that put a modern twist on the classic Penny Lane coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
In 2025, these nine will present ample opportunities to step out of your neighborhood, try a new cuisine, and dine more expansively.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 28 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Allen White is stepping out of the kitchen for the Netflix limited series Enigma Variations.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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