step into

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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At the moment of succession, stepping into someone else's shoes. — Karyn Gallant, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Jupiter in Leo invites you to step into a bigger, more confident version of yourself. — Usa Today, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Murphy is stepping into a city that has seen 13 permanent or interim city managers in 17 years. — Nina Burns, CBS News, 30 June 2026 There are few better movies to see at a festival than ones in which a longtime, reliable supporting-character actor finally gets their chance to step into the spotlight. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for step into

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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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