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stepped into; stepping into; steps into

Definition of step into

: to take a particular role or do a particular task She stepped into the role/position of director.

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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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