Library / English Dictionary

STEP OUT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Go outside a room or building for a short period of time

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "step out" is one way to...):

exit; get out; go out; leave (move out of or depart from)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Credits

 Context examples: 

I was just beginning to stifle with the fumes of conservatory flowers and sprinkled essences, when I bethought myself to open the window and step out on to the balcony.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

Mars will remain with you until January 3, ensuring that you will receive lots of invitations to step out.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

I soon rose, quietly took off my bonnet and gloves, uninvited, and said I would just step out to Bessie—who was, I dared say, in the kitchen—and ask her to ascertain whether Mrs. Reed was disposed to receive me or not to- night.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

Step out and be excited to find out what the world holds for you.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

With Venus in sensual Taurus, which goes so beautifully with your Capricorn Sun, buy some new items for your wardrobe and step out.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)