Step outside Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd
STEP owt-SIDE
stˈɛp/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd
step owt-SIDE
Definition
To go outside, usually by briefly leaving a building or room. It can also imply leaving for a specific reason, such as getting fresh air or speaking privately.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and common in everyday speech. Often used for short, temporary absence ('I'll just step outside for a minute'). Sometimes used to suggest privacy ('Can we step outside to talk?'). Sometimes, 'step outside' is an indirect challenge (
Spanish: salir afuera - salirPortuguese (BR): sair para foraPortuguese (PT): sair lá foraChinese (Simplified): 走到外面 - 出去Chinese (Traditional): 走到外面 - 出去Hindi: बाहर जानाArabic: الخروج للخارج - اخرجBengali: বাইরে যেতে - বাইরে বেরোতেRussian: выйти на улицу - выйти наружуJapanese: 外に出るVietnamese: bước ra ngoàiKorean: 밖에 나가다Turkish: dışarı çıkmakUrdu: باہر جاناIndonesian: keluar sebentar
Example Sentences
I need to step outside for some fresh air.
basic
Please step outside while we clean the room.
basic
They asked him to step outside and wait.
basic
"Can we step outside for a moment?" she whispered.
natural
It's freezing—you really don't want to step outside without a coat.
natural
If you've got something to say, let's step outside.
natural