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step in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstɛp ˈɪn/ · UK /ˌstep ˈɪn/

step in means: To become involved in a situation, usually to help or stop a problem.

verb

GET INVOLVEDB2

To become involved in a situation, usually to help or stop a problem.

  • Someone needs to step in.
  • The police stepped in before anyone got hurt.
  • Will the government step in to help the company?

How to use it: step in to do something (The referee stepped in to stop the fight.)

Similar words: intervene, get involved

Common phrases: step in to help, step in immediately

TAKE SOMEONE’S PLACEB2

To take another person’s place and do their work for a time.

  • Can you step in for me?
  • A colleague stepped in when our teacher was sick.
  • She is stepping in as manager this week.

How to use it: step in for someone (Can you step in for Maya tomorrow?); step in as something (He stepped in as coach while Anna was away.)

Similar words: fill in, stand in, substitute

Common phrases: step in for someone, step in temporarily

Questions about step in

What does step in mean?

To become involved in a situation, usually to help or stop a problem.

What is step in in other languages?

Türkçe: müdahale etmek · Español: intervenir · Français: intervenir · Deutsch: eingreifen · Italiano: intervenire · 日本語: 介入する

How do you pronounce step in?

In American English /ˌstɛp ˈɪn/; in British English /ˌstep ˈɪn/.

How do you use step in in a sentence?

Someone needs to step in. The police stepped in before anyone got hurt.

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