Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
stay with
etwas oder jemanden weiterhin unterstützen oder an etwas oder jemanden glauben
Meaning
to continue supporting or believing in something or someone
Example
The employees decided to **stay with** the company during tough times.
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steady yourself with breathing
beruhige deinen Körper, indem du dich auf langsames Atmen konzentrierst
Meaning
to calm your body by focusing on slow breaths
Example
I **steady myself with breathing** before I speak to the whole team.
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steer someone toward
jemanden zu einer hilfreichen Wahl führen
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
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stem from
entstehen aus etwas
Meaning
to originate or come from something
Example
The misunderstanding **stems from** a lack of clear communication.
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step ahead
weiter entwickelt oder besser vorbereitet als andere
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
With her skills, she’s always **one step ahead** of her competitors.
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step around
sich bewegen, um etwas zu vermeiden; ein Problem oder eine Regel umgehen
Meaning
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
Example
He tried to **step around** the issue instead of facing it directly.
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step aside
sich zur Seite bewegen, um jemanden vorbeizulassen; von einer Position zurücktreten
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
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step aside for
jemand anderem erlauben, deine Position oder Rolle zu übernehmen
Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to **step aside for** a younger leader.
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step back
eine Pause machen und die Situation ruhig und objektiv betrachten
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
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step back from
sich zurückziehen, um eine Situation klarer zu sehen
Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
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step back from tension
sich von einer stressigen Situation distanzieren, um eine Perspektive zu gewinnen
Meaning
to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
Example
Sometimes it's best to **step back from tension** and reassess things calmly.
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step beyond
über das Erwartete oder Erlaubte hinausgehen
Meaning
to go further than expected or allowed
Example
Her creativity always **steps beyond** traditional boundaries.
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step beyond fear
mutig handeln trotz der Angst
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
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step beyond limits
über das hinausgehen, was du für möglich gehalten hast
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
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step down
von einer wichtigen Position zurücktreten; das Amt verlassen
Meaning
to resign from an important position; to leave office
Example
The president decided to **step down** after public protests.
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step down costs
Kosten schrittweise reduzieren
Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will **step down costs** to increase profitability.
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step down from
von einer Autoritäts- oder Verantwortungsposition zurücktreten oder diese verlassen
Meaning
to resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility
Example
The CEO **stepped down from** his role after the financial collapse.
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step down from office
von einem wichtigen Posten zurücktreten
Meaning
to resign from an important position
Example
The president agreed to **step down from office** after months of pressure.
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step down from power
von einer Autoritätsposition zurücktreten
Meaning
to resign or give up a position of authority
Example
The president agreed to **step down from power** after the election results.
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step forward
sich freiwillig melden oder die Initiative für etwas ergreifen
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative for something
Example
John always **steps forward** when the team needs extra help.
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step forward for opportunities
sich freiwillig melden oder die Initiative ergreifen, wenn Chancen entstehen
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative when opportunities arise
Example
Ambitious employees often **step forward for opportunities** to learn and grow.
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step forward with
die Initiative ergreifen, um Hilfe oder Führung anzubieten
Meaning
to take initiative in offering help or leadership
Example
Several countries **stepped forward with** humanitarian aid.
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step forward with confidence
mit Mut handeln oder sprechen, ohne Angst
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
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step in for
jemanden vertreten, um eine Situation zu bewältigen
Meaning
to take someone’s place to handle a situation
Example
The manager had to **step in for** the team leader during the crisis.