step into

phrasal 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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This invites both individuals to pause, reflect and truly step into each other’s shoes, rather than anchoring their understanding to their own emotions and past experiences. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The Nichelle Nichols Space Camp launches from January 17-19, 2026 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with its upcoming class of students ready to take that brave step into the great beyond as preparation for a career as a future astronaut. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Anticipated soon after: that Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will step into the Loewe role. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025 Some of Jablonski’s classmates will need to step into productive roles. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for step into

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