step into
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.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Two stepped into the gig in their 40s (John Sculley, Steve Jobs). —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 So now, Travis Hunter’s wife has some advice for the next wave of girlfriends and wives about to step into the spotlight at the 2026 NFL Draft. —Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 The theater favorite and Supergirl alum stepped into the role of Bobby Darin in the smash hit musical on Tuesday, April 21, taking over for Matthew Morrison and the Glee actor's predecessor Jonathan Groff, who originated the part. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step into
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Two stepped into the gig in their 40s (John Sculley, Steve Jobs). —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 So now, Travis Hunter’s wife has some advice for the next wave of girlfriends and wives about to step into the spotlight at the 2026 NFL Draft. —Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 The theater favorite and Supergirl alum stepped into the role of Bobby Darin in the smash hit musical on Tuesday, April 21, taking over for Matthew Morrison and the Glee actor's predecessor Jonathan Groff, who originated the part. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step into
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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