Step in - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- act as a substitute (syn: deputize, substitute)
Extra examples
Step in my office for a minute.
The first step in building a house is to dig the foundation.
...the 1965 Civil Rights Act was a major step in the furtherance of social justice in the U.S....
The military operation was the first step in a plan to crush the uprising.
It was a step in my advance towards romantic composition.
This is the first step in reforming the welfare system.
Environmentalists call the change a step in the right direction (=a good thing to do).
Each book goes up one step in difficulty.
Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting.
I heard a step in the corridor.
The military may step in if the crisis continues.
Other firms are waiting in the wings, ready to step in and make an offer should the current deal fall through.
...couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties...
Won't you step in and have a cup of tea with us?
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