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View synonyms for step out

step out

verb

  1. to go outside or leave a room, building, etc, esp briefly
  2. to begin to walk more quickly and take longer strides
  3. informal.
    to withdraw from involvement; bow out
  4. step out with informal.
    step out with to be a boyfriend or girlfriend (of someone), esp publicly


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While there was little possibility of jail time, step out of line, and the legal costs could put small businesses under.

Music gets to step out of the chorus and take a major role in Tsukuru Tazaki.

As I step out of the car I notice another, less official roadblock built from tires, and without police interference.

With key victories, each woman in her own way took a serious step out from under the shadow of a cumbersome mentor.

It was the end of March and it was zero below, and, soon as I step out of the plane, I feel a cold like I never felt in my life.

Step out to the branch, gentlemen; your parole of honor is sufficient; you'll find towels—been a prisoner myself.

It did not move, but when Raf dared to step out upon its surface, it swung under his weight.

The lad and I will step out on the gallery, where, if you permit, we will light our pipes.

At any rate, Fly mustn't stir a step out of the house to-day.

Well, then, I'll ask Father Letheby to step out for a moment and hear you.

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