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

At the end of the show, following interviews with Michael Bublé and Janelle James, Consuelos and Ripa removed their shoes and stepped into a makeshift ring on the Live set, while Shevchenko made her way out to face Consuelos. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson—the real-life nephew of Michael Jackson—in his debut role, stepping into the shoes of one of the most iconic and complex figures in music history. —Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025

For even more coziness, consider lighting up the fire pit outdoors or stepping into the bubbling hot tub on the back deck. —Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025

In the second episode of Billboard and The Players’ Tribune’s video series Switching Stages, Normani and Two-Time Olympian Jordan Chiles take turns stepping into each other’s shoes for the day. —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for step into

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