The verb salir (to leave) in the preterite tense.

Let's look at some example sentences:

Salí a tomarme un refresco.
I went out to have a softdrink.

Le dijiste que saliste corriendo.
You said that you left running.

Salió corriendo.
He (she) left running.

Pedro y yo salimos juntos durante dos años y luego nos prometimos.
Pedro and I dated for two years and then we got engaged.

¿Qué horas eran cuando salieron de clase?
What time was it when you got out of class?

Las chicas salieron por la puerta de salida.
The girls went out through the gate.