step into

verb

stepped into; stepping into; steps into
Synonyms of step intonext
: to take a particular role or do a particular task
She stepped into the role/position of director.

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Every morning, Micheline Kayimpa pulls on layers of protective gear before stepping into an Ebola isolation ward in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), knowing that one small mistake could cost her life. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 King portrays her older daughter, Kylie, who sets out to break the family’s curse, and Williams steps into the shoes of the younger daughter, Antonia. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 An influx of new clergy members is stepping into leadership roles at South Florida synagogues ahead of the Jewish New Year. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US wouldn’t hesitate to step into the market again. Mia Glass, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step into

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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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