step up to the plate

: a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as

: one of a series of structures consisting of a riser and a tread

: a ladder rung

: to move by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in succession

: dance

: to go on foot : walk

: related by virtue of a remarriage (as of a parent) and not by blood

: in or into a higher position or level

: from beneath the ground or water to the surface

: from below the horizon

: risen above the horizon

: standing

: being out of bed

used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of

: up into or in the

: in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of

: one in a high or advantageous position

: an upward slope

: a period or state of prosperity or success

: to rise from a lying or sitting position

: to move upward : ascend

used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated

: a smooth flat thin piece of material

: forged, rolled, or cast metal in sheets usually thicker than ¹/₄ inch (6 millimeters)

: a very thin layer of metal deposited on a surface of base metal by plating

: to cover or equip with plate: such as

: to provide with armor plate

: to cover with an adherent layer mechanically, chemically, or electrically