step forward
phrasal verb
stepped forward; stepping forward; steps forward
: to give or offer help, information, etc.
A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.
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In this account, every apparent step forward is matched by a quiet reversion—each gain followed by a new, more elusive form of loss.
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Idrees Kahloon, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
This takedown marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle to secure the internet from sophisticated fraud operations that hijack devices, steal money, and exploit consumers without their knowledge.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
While this is an important step forward for Space Pioneer, construction of the launch pad is just one element the company needs to finish before Tianlong 3 can lift off for the first time.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images While Love needs to take a step forward, there are two question marks on the defensive side of the football that could become a concern during the season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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Idrees Kahloon, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
This takedown marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle to secure the internet from sophisticated fraud operations that hijack devices, steal money, and exploit consumers without their knowledge.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
While this is an important step forward for Space Pioneer, construction of the launch pad is just one element the company needs to finish before Tianlong 3 can lift off for the first time.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images While Love needs to take a step forward, there are two question marks on the defensive side of the football that could become a concern during the season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for step forward
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“Step forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20forward. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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