out of step

Related to word: step

Pharse

Definition

  1. When someone is out of step, their movements are not synchronized with others, especially when walking or dancing.

    • He always seems to be out of step with the rest of the line when marching.

    • They danced with such perfect precision that no one was out of step.

    • He was a bit out of step in the dance routine due to his injury.

  2. Used to describe opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are different from those of other people; not in agreement or harmony.

    • His ideas about technology are completely out of step with the times.

    • She feels that her values are out of step with those of her colleagues.

    • The company's policies are clearly out of step with the latest industry trends.