step into

phrasal verb

stepped into; stepping into; steps into

Synonyms of step into next

: 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 The gun owners then asked the Supreme Court again to step into the dispute. —

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 July 2024 Related article Jill Biden’s fashion choices were subtle but purposeful on Inauguration Day Over those past four years, Biden has stepped into her role as FLOTUS with a hands-on approach. —

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 July 2024 More recently in the fashion space, the multi-hyphenate mom of one has stepped into the role of global ambassador for Kiko Milano. —

Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024 Sarah Harris, the global network lead and European deputy editor for Vogue, is stepping into a new role as editor at large after returning from maternity leave, WWD has learned. —

Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for step into

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