step into

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.

Examples of step into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of Tinic’s earliest moves when stepping into the CIO role was the creation of centralized data and AI teams, rather than embedding those resources into various infrastructure and application teams. — John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Ross steps into the Broadway role originated by Daniel Radcliffe and then held by Mariska Hargitay. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Escola originated the role of Mary before a succession of stars stepped into the part, including Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Betty Gilpin, Hannah Solow, John Cameron Mitchell and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

An unimaginable weight rested on his shoulders when Alfonzo stepped into the batter’s box to a standing ovation. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for step into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue