This is the 5254th most frequent German word.
aussteigen
"Aussteigen" means "to get off" or "to disembark."
Here, 'aussteigen' is used to describe the action of leaving a vehicle or public transportation, like a bus, metro, etc.
Ich steige an der nächsten Haltestelle aus.
I get off at the next station.
In this context, 'aussteigen' refers to withdrawing or opting out of an agreement or plan.
Er möchte aus dem Vertrag aussteigen.
He wants to opt out of the contract.
Here, 'aussteigen' metaphorically conveys the attempt to overcome or remove oneself from a challenging situation.