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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Guests can step into the famed Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle, pull up a squealing shrub from its greenhouse and walk through Harry’s foster family's house.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
After years of playful teasing with fans and WWE superstars, the Bronx firecracker finally stepped into the ring.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2025
Raising Cane's second mascot, Cane II, stepped into her role in 1999.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Dallas steps into the frame, hugging his girlfriend and rubbing her bump.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
After years of playful teasing with fans and WWE superstars, the Bronx firecracker finally stepped into the ring.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2025
Raising Cane's second mascot, Cane II, stepped into her role in 1999.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Dallas steps into the frame, hugging his girlfriend and rubbing her bump.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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