: an article of clothing put on by being stepped into: such as
a
: a shoe resembling but usually having a higher vamp than a pump and having concealed elastic to adjust the fit
b
: short panties for women
—usually used in plural
step-in
adjective
stepped in; stepping in; steps in
1
a
: to intervene in an affair or dispute
b
: to act as a replacement
2
: to make a brief informal visit
Examples of step-in in a Sentence
Verb
I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class.
couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Ribbed insoles provide a tantalizing sole massage with a cushioned, comfortable step-in feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025
For example, a cross-functional team might identify redundant processes or unnecessary steps in a workflow.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The shoes come in four color options with pull tabs for simple step-in wear.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Ribbed insoles provide a tantalizing sole massage with a cushioned, comfortable step-in feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Venus in Aries connects with Mars in Leo, pushing us to take steps in building affiliations.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025
For example, a cross-functional team might identify redundant processes or unnecessary steps in a workflow.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Step-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step-in. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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