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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From checkouts to checkups, public libraries are stepping into the role of community health providers in the United States.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
But in the show’s long history — not only in New York City but also around the country and in London — dozens of actors and actresses have stepped into the lead roles.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The Unfamiliar: Embracing Change And Innovation The unfamiliar involves stepping into new territories, embracing change and fostering innovation.
—Jim Becker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
On a warm summer morning in Ypres, Belgium, 66-year-old Sylvain Cuvelier steps into his blooming garden with his 14-year-old granddaughter, hoping to identify and count all the fluttering butterflies.
—Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
But in the show’s long history — not only in New York City but also around the country and in London — dozens of actors and actresses have stepped into the lead roles.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The Unfamiliar: Embracing Change And Innovation The unfamiliar involves stepping into new territories, embracing change and fostering innovation.
—Jim Becker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
On a warm summer morning in Ypres, Belgium, 66-year-old Sylvain Cuvelier steps into his blooming garden with his 14-year-old granddaughter, hoping to identify and count all the fluttering butterflies.
—Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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