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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West, Ciaravino and Gill have stepped into leadership roles given all of the turnover. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Now, the 25-time Grammy winner and mogul will step into the performer role as the headliner for the 2027 show. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026 Welcoming Marc Now Goldfarb has teamed with Marc Jacobs, who’s stayed on as creative director and whose brand marks one of G-III’s biggest steps into designer fashion. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 In the main exhibit space, visitors will step into the Great Green Room from the picturebook, with digital imagery and interactive technology. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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