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step

/ˈstɛp/

US UK

noun

plural steps

[count] a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place

counting our steps

She took one step forward/backward.

The baby took her first steps today.

He had to retrace his steps [=go back along the way he had come] to find his keys.

the sound of a foot making a step :footstep

I heard steps on the stairs.

the distance covered in one step

The edge of the cliff was only about three steps to my left. also; :a short distance

The cottage is just steps from the beach.

a mark left by a foot or shoe :footprint

steps in the sand

[singular] :the way that someone walks

He walks with a spring in his step.

She walked down the hall with a quick/light step. - see also goose step, lockstep

[count] :one of a series of actions that are done to achieve something

a major/important step towards independence

We are taking steps to correct the situation.

The court's decision is a step backward/forward for the reform movement. [=it is something that will hurt/help the reform movement]

Exercise won't solve all your health problems, but it's a step in the right direction. [=it will improve your health]

They're taking baby steps. [=they're doing minor things that produce only a small amount of progress toward achieving something]

[count] :a stage in a process

We're in the first/intermediate/last steps of the negotations.

She's one step nearer/closer to graduation.

I want to take it a step further. [=I want to move to the next stage in the process]

He was criticized at every step. = He was criticized every step of the way.

We'll guide you through the process step by step.

Let's take this one step at a time.

[count] :a level or rank in a scale

a step above/below average

a step beyond what was expected

The new job is a step up/down for her. [=the new job is more/less important, challenging, etc., than the job she had before]

[count] :the flat piece of wood, stone, etc., that forms one of the levels of a staircase

They sat on the steps in front of the house.

The top step [=stair] squeaks when you step on it.

[count] :a movement or pattern of movements made by someone who is dancing

a ballet step

dance steps

US music :the distance from one tone of a musical scale to the next [count]

The melody moves up/down a step. [noncount]

The melody moves upward by step [=in a series of steps] from D to C. - see also half step, whole step

[count] :a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a small platform that you use by stepping on and off it

Working out with a step can be very rigorous. - see also step aerobics

steps [plural] Brit :stepladder

a/one step ahead of

better prepared than (someone or something)

The teacher really has to work to keep one step ahead of the class.

She always seems to be one step ahead of me.

able to avoid being caught or found by (someone or something)

So far the killer has managed to stay one step ahead of the police/law. [=managed to avoid being caught by the police]

break step

to stop walking or marching with the same rhythm as another person or group of people

The soldier was startled and broke step.

fall into step

to begin walking or marching with the same rhythm as another person or group of people

He fell into step beside her and struck up a conversation.

in step

with the same rhythm as someone or something

They walked in step down the avenue.

usually + with

We danced in step with the music.

matching or agreeing with someone or something

She's in step with people her age. [=she has the same ideas, problems, etc., as other people her age]

The practice is not in step with modern morality.

mind/watch your step

to walk carefully

It's slippery, so watch your step.

to speak or behave carefully

You'd better watch your step with me, young lady.

out of step

not moving with the same rhythm as someone or something

One of the dancers was out of step.

not matching or agreeing with someone or something

Her fashion sense is completely out of step. - often + with

She's out of step with current fashion.

Critics say the rule is out of step with the times. [=the rule does not agree with the ideas that are popular or important now]

verb

always followed by an adverb or preposition steps; stepped; stepping

[no obj]

to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place

The sailor stepped ashore.

She stepped onto/off the bus.

They stepped aside/forward/backward to let her pass.

Please step away from the door. :to move somewhere by walking

He stepped outside for a moment.

Step in/into my office for a minute.

to put your foot down - usually + in or on

He accidentally stepped on a nail.

She stepped in a puddle.

step aside/down

[phrasal verb]

to leave a job or official position

He stepped down [=resigned] as president.

She'll step aside after her replacement is appointed.

step back

[phrasal verb]

to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so that you can think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way

You need to step back and give yourself some time to work through this.

step forward

[phrasal verb]

to give or offer help, information, etc.

A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.

step in

[phrasal verb]

to become involved in an activity, discussion, etc., in order to prevent trouble or provide help

He stepped in and took charge.

She stepped in before a fight could start.

step into

[phrasal verb]

step into (something) :to take a particular role or do a particular task

She stepped into the role/position of director.

She's retiring, and it won't be easy to find someone who can step into her shoes. [=fill her shoes; who can do her job]

step lively

xem lively

step on it

or US step on the gas

informal :to drive faster

Step on it, they're getting away!

step on someone's toes

xem toe

step out

[phrasal verb] US :to briefly leave a place

I need to step out [=pop out] for a moment.

She just stepped out to get some milk.

step out of line

informal :to disobey rules or behave badly

If you step out of line, you'll get kicked off the bus.

step right up

chiefly US - used to invite people to gather around to see a show or to buy things

Step right up [=(Brit) roll up, roll up] and see the world's greatest magic show!

step up

[phrasal verb]

to increase in amount or speed

Production has stepped up in recent months.

to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get something or who can do something :to come forward

No one yet has stepped up to claim responsibility.

to do better :to succeed in providing what is needed by making a greater effort, improving your performance, etc.

The team's best player is injured, so someone else needs to step up.

step (something) up or step up (something)

to increase the amount or speed of (something)

The company has stepped up production.

to improve (something)

The other players need to step up their performance. - see also step-up

step up to the plate

xem plate

* Các từ tương tự:
step-, step aerobics, step change, step stool, stepbrother, step-by-step, stepchild, stepdaughter, stepfather