step into

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

Whoever wins the contest will be stepping into one of the California’s toughest political jobs. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Sylvia Tournery, a beauty industry veteran, stepped into the role of president of Sephora Collection in June. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

The Yankees don’t have any obvious options who could step into the closer’s role if Bednar lands elsewhere. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for step into

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