step out
The phrase "step out" is versatile and can describe various actions, from leaving a place to socializing or walking briskly.
Definition
A2General
(common)To leave a place briefly, especially to go outside.
Example
- I need to step out for a moment to make a phone call.
B1Social
(informal)To attend a social event or go out for entertainment.
Example
- They decided to step out for a night on the town.
B2General
(common)To walk with a purposeful or brisk pace.
Example
- She stepped out of the office, determined to make it to the meeting on time.
B2Relationships
(idiomatic)To date someone or be in a romantic relationship.
Example
- She has been stepping out with a new boyfriend recently.
C1Relationships
(idiomatic)To be unfaithful in a romantic relationship.
Example
- He was caught stepping out on his wife.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "step out":
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