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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The crowd applauded, Ian Happ stepped into the box against Webb, and the game went on.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2024
Upon stepping into the showroom, Brett Johnson brought us directly to Portofino, Italy, complete with lemon trees and small bites from Langosteria.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
The actor, who famously portrayed Leslie Higgins on Ted Lasso, is stepping into the iconic role of Principal Merlin in Descendants: The Rise of Red, and TVLine has your exclusive first look at the spellcaster in action.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 18 June 2024
Still, Radcliffe does have advice for the producers and adults who will be guiding the young actors stepping into the iconic roles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2024
Upon stepping into the showroom, Brett Johnson brought us directly to Portofino, Italy, complete with lemon trees and small bites from Langosteria.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
The actor, who famously portrayed Leslie Higgins on Ted Lasso, is stepping into the iconic role of Principal Merlin in Descendants: The Rise of Red, and TVLine has your exclusive first look at the spellcaster in action.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 18 June 2024
Still, Radcliffe does have advice for the producers and adults who will be guiding the young actors stepping into the iconic roles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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