step into

phrasal verb

stepped into; stepping into; steps into

: to take a particular role or do a particular task

She stepped into the role/position of director.

Examples of step into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The premiere episode, which opens with Hank and Peggy returning from years in Saudi Arabia, allows Bobby — now a 21-year-old chef (apparently only a decade has passed in Arlen time) — to step into adulthood, bringing new generational tension and unexpected heart. —Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025

O’Neill also said that McCarthy stepped into the huddle with energy in instances where the Vikings had struggled to find footing on the previous plays. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

When someone steps into a leadership role, this shift becomes nonnegotiable. —Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Pitaro said the leadership team initially decided to take a step into streaming without significantly disrupting the traditional cable ecosystem. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for step into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue