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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Brands want creators who can step into that role, which is why mindset matters.
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kupor’s decision to step into public service may seem in and of itself a bit puzzling.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Adam DeVine, stepping into Ritter’s short-shorts (at least in spirit), earned laughs with a bit about a wayward mic drifting below the belt.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
For Tyriq Withers, stepping into the role of Him was a no-brainer.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kupor’s decision to step into public service may seem in and of itself a bit puzzling.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Adam DeVine, stepping into Ritter’s short-shorts (at least in spirit), earned laughs with a bit about a wayward mic drifting below the belt.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
For Tyriq Withers, stepping into the role of Him was a no-brainer.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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