Synonyms of step in

step in

verb

1

as in to visit

to make a brief visit

I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visit
• run (over)
• stop (by or in)
• run in
• drop by
• drop in
• call
• see
• pop (in)
• come by
• come over
• look up
• happen (by)
• hang (at)
• resort (to)
• barge (in)
• haunt
• frequent
• bop (into)

2

as in to substitute

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitute
• stand in
• fill in
• spell
• cover
• take over
• sub
• pinch-hit
• double (as)
• relieve
• understudy

Examples of step in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The allegations outlined in the lawsuit have prompted other members of the Board of Supervisors to call on local, state and federal officials to step in and investigate. —Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024

Spokeswoman Kristin Knox said the trouble with the air conditioning affected the jail's A and B units, and that deputies stepped in Friday to resolve an argument between inmates in the B unit over the placement of an industrial fan. —Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 17 Aug. 2024

Lockheed Martin had to step in and rescue the floundering company in a $450 million deal. —Abid Ali, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024

Free public internet access is available in five Detroit parks as a step in addressing the digital divide for residents. —Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024