Step out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɛp/ /ˈaʊt

STEP-owt

UK

stˈɛp/ /ˈaʊt

STEP-owt

Definition

To leave a place, usually for a short time, often briefly or casually. Sometimes used to mean going outside or away from a room.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mostly for brief departures ('I'll step out for a minute'). Not physical steps—means leaving, not just moving within a room. Also used for going outdoors ('step out for some air'). Sometimes means going out to socialize, often in the evening.

• Spanish: salir - salir un momento
• Portuguese (BR): sair - sair por um momento
• Portuguese (PT): sair - sair por um momento
• Chinese (Simplified): 出去 - 暂时离开
• Chinese (Traditional): 出去 - 暫時離開
• Hindi: बाहर जाना - थोड़ी देर के लिए बाहर जाना
• Arabic: الخروج - الخروج قليلاً
• Bengali: বাইরে যাওয়া - একটু বের হওয়া
• Russian: выйти - выйти ненадолго
• Japanese: ちょっと出る - 外に出る
• Vietnamese: ra ngoài - đi ra ngoài một lát
• Korean: 잠깐 나가다 - 외출하다
• Turkish: dışarı çıkmak - kısa bir süre dışarıya çıkmak
• Urdu: باہر جانا
• Indonesian: keluar sebentar - pergi keluar

Example Sentences

I need to step out for a moment.

basic

Please step out of the room.

basic

She likes to step out for some fresh air during her break.

basic

Can you watch my stuff while I step out for a sec?

natural

Let’s step out tonight and get some dinner.

natural

He just stepped out—he’ll be back soon.

natural