step in

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Definition
  1. Verb (intransitive):
    • To act as a substitute or replacement for someone: To temporarily take over the duties or role of another person.
    • To become involved in a situation, especially to intervene or mediate: To enter into a situation, often to stop something from happening or to help resolve a problem.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • When the lead actor fell ill, his understudy had to step in and perform.
    • The teacher saw the argument and decided to step in before it became a fight.
    • I had to step in and manage the project while my boss was on vacation.
Advanced Usage
  • "to step in to do something": To intervene for the specific purpose of performing an action.
    • The government stepped in to provide emergency funding for the failing company.
  • "to step in for someone": To substitute for a specific person.
    • Can you step in for me at the meeting tomorrow? I have a doctor's appointment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Step-in (adjective/noun): As an adjective, describing something designed to be put on by stepping into it (e.g., ). As a noun, it can refer to such an item of clothing.
    • She wore convenient step-in sandals.
Synonyms
  • Intervene: To come between disputing people or groups.
  • Substitute: To take the place of another.
  • Intercede: To intervene on behalf of another.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Step aside: To move out of the way or resign from a position.
    • He stepped aside to let the ambulance pass.
  • Step up: To increase effort or to take on more responsibility.
    • We need someone to step up and lead the team.
Related Idioms
  • Step into the breach: To replace someone who is suddenly unable to do their job.
    • When the director resigned, the assistant was ready to step into the breach.
  • Step into someone's shoes: To take over someone's role or responsibilities.
    • It will be difficult to step into the founder's shoes after he retires.
Verb
  1. act as a substitute
    • She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold
  2. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
    • Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?

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