What does "out of step" mean?

Not matching the movement of one's feet with that of others, or with an accompanying beat, while marching or walking.

Out of step

Common synonyms include: incongruous, misplaced, out of keeping, out of line, out of order, out of place.

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1
Not matching the movement of one's feet with that of others, or with an accompanying beat, while marching or walking.
"At the march-past, little Johnny was out of step with everyone else."
2
Not matching or in agreement (with someone or something). figuratively
"The government is increasingly out of step with public opinion."

"At the march-past, little Johnny was out of step with everyone else."