1. past tense of outstep; to step beyond or exceed the proper or expected limits
Usage: formal or literary
2. past tense of outstep; to walk or move faster or farther than someone else
Usage: less common

Examples

• She outstepped the boundaries of her authority when she made that decision without approval.
• The runner outstepped his competitors and crossed the finish line first.
• He outstepped the acceptable behavior at the formal dinner.
• The hikers outstepped their planned route and got lost.
• By speaking out of turn, she outstepped the social conventions of the meeting.