step into

phrasal 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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What Changed With Generations In The Workplace Over The Last Decade Millennials, once known for frequent job changes, are now stepping into leadership roles. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 In the 30-second clip, Bey — dressed in an all-white outfit of cowboy hat, furry jacket and boots — steps into a snowy landscape and hangs an ornament on a locationally appropriate cactus in lieu of a Christmas tree. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024 Having added the wide-ranging Diversity Lists in recent years, the Black List stepped into the publishing world earlier this year with the launch of a fiction list with manuscript submissions and connections to the world of adaptation for TV and film. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024 The significant others of famous athletes and rappers are stepping into the spotlight. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for step into 

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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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