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idiom
step on it
schneller fahren; sich beeilen
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
idiom
step on the gas
schneller fahren; sich beeilen
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
phrasal-verb
step onto
sich auf eine Oberfläche bewegen, indem man geht oder klettert
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
phrasal-verb
step out
für kurze Zeit einen Ort verlassen; nach draußen gehen
Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to **step out** for a moment to get some fresh air.
phrasal-verb
step out of
über deine gewohnten Grenzen oder Komfortzone hinausgehen
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
step out of fear
die Angst überwinden und mit Mut handeln
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
phrasal-verb
step outside
über die eigene Komfortzone oder vertraute Umgebung hinausgehen
Meaning
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
Example
You grow as a person when you **step outside** your cultural comfort zone.
phrasal-verb
step outside comfort zones
versuchen Sie herausfordernde Aufgaben, damit Sie wachsen können
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
phrasal-verb
step over
etwas überqueren, indem man den Fuß hebt; jemanden oder etwas ignorieren
Meaning
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
Example
She carefully **stepped over** the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
phrasal-verb
step through
etwas sorgfältig oder schrittweise durchgehen
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
phrasal-verb
step toward progress
einen Schritt in Richtung Fortschritt machen
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
idiom
step up
Verantwortung übernehmen oder handeln, wenn es nötig ist
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
idiom
step up a gear
deinen Aufwand oder deine Geschwindigkeit steigern
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
phrasal-verb
step up against
Maßnahmen ergreifen, um sich gegen etwas Unrecht zu stellen
Meaning
to take action to oppose something unfair
Example
Neighbors **step up against** bullying when they see it online.
phrasal-verb
step up efforts
das Niveau der Anstrengung oder Aktivität erhöhen
Meaning
to increase the level of effort or activity
Example
The ministry has **stepped up efforts** to create more jobs.
phrasal-verb
step up exports
die Menge an im Ausland verkauften Waren erhöhen
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
phrasal-verb
step up for
Verantwortung übernehmen oder Führung in einer Gruppensituation zeigen
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
phrasal-verb
step up for responsibility
eine Herausforderung oder Verantwortung freiwillig annehmen
Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
phrasal-verb
step up investment
den Betrag an Geld erhöhen, der in Projekte oder Unternehmen investiert wird
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
idiom
step up one’s game
die eigene Anstrengung oder Leistung verbessern
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
phrasal-verb
step up production
die Produktionsmenge erhöhen, um die Exportnachfrage zu decken
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
phrasal-verb
step up productivity
das Niveau der Produktion oder Leistung steigern
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
phrasal-verb
step up to
Verantwortung übernehmen oder Initiative ergreifen; sich einer Herausforderung stellen
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
phrasal-verb
step up to challenges
sich schwierigen Situationen mit Mut und Einsatz stellen
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.