step into

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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Raul Berdon, El Camino Real, running back, sophomore Berdon steps into the leading role for the Royals. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The Panthers will also be looking for edge rusher Yousef Robinson to step into his potential. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Can those who remain do enough, or will others step into the spotlight? Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Reserving that built-in 15-minute buffer gives you room to write down your thoughts, process your emotions if the discussion was tense, and clear your mind before stepping into the next meeting. Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 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 Aug. 2026.

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