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.
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Krispy Kreme has previously partnered with McDonald’s, Reese’s, Oreo, and Hershey’s, but this might be its first step into fashion.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Dining here feels like stepping into another, more elegant era.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
The last decade of Dead & Company shows have been well-received by most fans and critics, with considerable acclaim for Mayer’s ability to step into Garcia’s shoes as a co-frontman alongside Weir.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 July 2025
Walking through Old San Juan was like stepping into a painting — its cobblestone streets lined with brightly colored buildings and Spanish colonial architecture made every turn feel magical.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Dining here feels like stepping into another, more elegant era.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
The last decade of Dead & Company shows have been well-received by most fans and critics, with considerable acclaim for Mayer’s ability to step into Garcia’s shoes as a co-frontman alongside Weir.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 July 2025
Walking through Old San Juan was like stepping into a painting — its cobblestone streets lined with brightly colored buildings and Spanish colonial architecture made every turn feel magical.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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