Definitions

1. noun

one movement or action taken in a particular direction or at a particular time

“She took a step back to examine the situation.”

2. noun

a level or rung of a ladder or staircase

“I climbed three steps to reach the top of the stairs.”

3. noun

a particular action or procedure to be taken

“The instructions for the experiment were divided into several steps.”

4. verb

to move the foot in a particular direction or to take a movement

“She stepped aside to let the other person pass.”

5. verb

to climb or mount a ladder or staircase

“He stepped up to the top of the stairs.”

6. verb

to change to a more advanced or difficult level of something

“The company will step up production to meet the increasing demand.”

7. verb

to put one’s foot down and take a particular action

“She decided to step up and take charge of the project.”

8. verb

to leave a place or position suddenly

“The audience stepped out of the theater at the end of the show.”

9. preposition

in a particular place or position

“The cat stepped out from behind the curtain.”

10. preposition

in a particular situation or at a particular time

“The manager had to step in to resolve the conflict.”

11. preposition

up to a particular level or standard

“The new policy will step up the security measures at the airport.”

12. interjection

an exclamation used to express surprise or excitement

“Step aside, I need to get through!”