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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Later this month, the duo will launch the XT-Pathway 2 Ferxxo marking a major milestone for Salomon, with Feid stepping into dual roles as both global ambassador and creative partner. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 Rookie Jaydon Blue will step into the backup running back role behind starter Javonte Williams. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025 To step into The Apollo is to engage directly with the great history of Harlem and its creative legacy. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 Featuring appearances from the legendary dance crew The Jabbawockeez, as well as Timbaland himself, TaTa steps into a Matrix-esque futuristic landscape in the clip. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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