steps
/stɛps/
noun
- A series of flat surfaces, usually arranged one above another, that you walk on to go up or down.
- There are twenty steps from the first floor to the second.
- The old stone steps led down to the garden.
- She climbed the steps carefully, holding the railing.
- An action or stage in a process or plan.
- We need to take steps to reduce pollution in the city.
- The first step in baking a cake is to preheat the oven.
- Follow the steps in the manual to assemble the furniture.
- The sound or movement of putting one foot in front of the other when walking.
- He took a step forward and shook my hand.
- She walked with quick, light steps.
- I heard footsteps on the stairs.
verb
- To move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position.
- He stepped onto the bus and found a seat.
- Please step carefully over the puddle.
- She stepped back to get a better view of the painting.
- To move into a new situation or role, often temporarily.
- She stepped up to lead the project when no one else would.
- He stepped down from his position after ten years.
- The vice president will step in while the manager is away.