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.
   to be a boyfriend or girlfriend (of someone), esp publicly

Example Sentences

Since “Thelma,” her first starring role, Squibb can feel the increased attention as soon as she steps out her front door.

From Los Angeles Times

The man, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of his safety, told The Times two people stepped out of the BMW.

From Los Angeles Times

Trauma is visible on the faces of the residents we meet, who have braved stepping out of their homes only to stock up on food.

From BBC

In August, the pair stepped out together for the Los Angeles premiere of Kravitz’s directorial debut, “Blink Twice,” a psychological thriller she also wrote and briefly appears in with Tatum.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier in my career, I probably would've been a little scared off by that, of starting the character where we do, where he stepped out from his family.

From Salon

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