step into

phrasal 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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This is where Unplugged lifts off into the rock-and-roll stratosphere—an over-the-top, front-row, backstage, behind-the-velvet-ropes account of cultural transformation as Freston steps into ever-larger roles and responsibilities. Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025 Here, Driver steps into the role of Princess Jane, one of Sylvie's friends who married into royalty and reinvented herself as an influencer. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025 Unbeknownst to her, her neighbor had stepped into view behind the car and began dancing along, turning the moment into something far more memorable. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 For Saldaña, returning to Neytiri at this point in the story meant stepping into unfamiliar emotional terrain. Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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