outstepping
Exceeding the boundary
Outstepping is moving beyond established limits or boundaries.
Someone outstepping their authority acts beyond what their position allows: The committee accused the director of outstepping his role.
The word suggests transgression—going further than is proper or permitted.
Less common than overstepping, which carries the same meaning.
Going beyond in quality
- transcendingExceeding normal bounds
- eclipsingObscuring by surpassing
- outdoingSurpassing in performance
- outshiningSurpassing in brilliance
outperforming · outpacing · outmatching · outdistancing · overcoming · prevailing · besting · topping
Exceeding appropriate bounds
- boundariesLines marking separation
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
- overreachExceed one's capacity
transgression · violation · infringement · presumption · imposition · intrusion · meddling · usurpation
Ongoing contest between opponents
- outmaneuveringDefeating through superior tactics
- outdistancingMoving faster than others
- overtakingGetting ahead of another
- defeatingOvercoming in competition
besting · challenging · head-to-head · matchup · one-upmanship · pulling ahead · leaving behind · outrunning
Favoring reform and innovation
- forward-thinkingAnticipating future needs
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- innovationCreating something original
evolution · modernization · transformation · cutting-edge · groundbreaking · moving ahead · forging ahead · leading
surpassing
Going beyond in quality
- transcendingExceeding normal bounds
- eclipsingObscuring by surpassing
- outdoingSurpassing in performance
outshining · outperforming · outpacing · outmatching · outdistancing · overcoming · prevailing · besting · topping · excelling
overstepping
Exceeding appropriate bounds
- boundariesLines marking separation
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
overreach · transgression · violation · infringement · presumption · imposition · intrusion · meddling · usurpation · disregard
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- outmaneuveringDefeating through superior tactics
- outdistancingMoving faster than others
- overtakingGetting ahead of another
defeating · besting · challenging · head-to-head · matchup · one-upmanship · pulling ahead · leaving behind · outrunning · outstripping
progressive
Favoring reform and innovation
- forward-thinkingAnticipating future needs
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- breakthroughSudden important advance
innovation · evolution · modernization · transformation · cutting-edge · groundbreaking · moving ahead · forging ahead · leading · trailblazing
outsteppingconforming
Meeting accepted standards
complying · adhering · toeing the line · obeying · holding back
outsteppingstepping in
entering · staying put · stepping back · holding back · reining in
step, steps, footstep, sidestep, stepping, doorstep, misstep, stepped, steppe