step into
phrasal 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
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And Favre is one of the most beloved teammates to ever step into Green Bay’s locker room.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Toles stepped into the position six months ago after Elmer Moore Jr. resigned as board chair.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
Understudy Jesse Pennington will temporarily step into the role beginning with tonight’s performance.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Push off with your back foot, bringing it forward to step into the next lunge in sequence.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Toles stepped into the position six months ago after Elmer Moore Jr. resigned as board chair.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
Understudy Jesse Pennington will temporarily step into the role beginning with tonight’s performance.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Push off with your back foot, bringing it forward to step into the next lunge in sequence.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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