English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage
to look or feel extremely angry
"He had steam coming out of his ears after the argument."
to avoid someone or something
"You should steer clear of that street after dark."
to guide someone towards the correct path or decision
"The senior manager helped steer me in the right direction when I was unsure about the project."
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
"Mentors steer interns toward roles that match their strengths."
to be in charge or control of a situation or organization
"The manager was able to steer the ship through the difficult times."
to originate or come from something
"The misunderstanding stems from a lack of clear communication."
to be more advanced or prepared than others
"With her skills, she’s always one step ahead of her competitors."
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
"He tried to step around the issue instead of facing it directly."
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
"He stepped aside to let the woman pass."
to let someone else take your position or role
"The senior manager decided to step aside for a younger leader."
to take a short break or leave temporarily from work
"I step away from my desk for a few minutes to clear my head."
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
"Sometimes you need to step back to see the bigger picture."
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
"It helps to step back from the situation before making a decision."
to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
"Sometimes it's best to step back from tension and reassess things calmly."
to go further than expected or allowed
"Her creativity always steps beyond traditional boundaries."
to act courageously despite being afraid
"To succeed, you must step beyond fear and take bold action."
to go past what you thought was possible
"To grow, you need to step beyond limits and challenge yourself."
a significant improvement or shift
"This marks a step change in how we approach innovation."
to resign from an important position; to leave office
"The president decided to step down after public protests."
to gradually reduce expenses
"The company will step down costs to increase profitability."
to resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility
"The CEO stepped down from his role after the financial collapse."
to resign from an important position
"The president agreed to step down from office after months of pressure."
to resign or give up a position of authority
"The president agreed to step down from power after the election results."
to volunteer or take initiative for something
"John always steps forward when the team needs extra help."
to volunteer or take initiative when opportunities arise
"Ambitious employees often step forward for opportunities to learn and grow."
to take initiative in offering help or leadership
"Several countries stepped forward with humanitarian aid."
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
"He decided to step forward with confidence and share his idea."
to get involved to help or solve a problem
"The director had to step in to resolve the dispute between departments."
to take someone’s place to handle a situation
"The manager had to step in for the team leader during the crisis."
to enter a place, especially a building or room
"Please step inside and have a seat."
to begin a new role or position
"He confidently stepped into his position as project leader."
to begin taking on a leadership role or responsibility
"He was encouraged to step into leadership after his promotion."
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
"After the merger, many employees had to step into new roles."
to assume an official leadership role
"A new coalition steps into power after the election."
to take on new responsibilities or duties
"She confidently stepped into her new managerial role."
to take on someone's role or responsibility
"She was able to step into her boss's shoes when he was on vacation."
to embrace one’s confidence and power despite fear
"She decided to step into strength and face her fears."
to embrace your strength, potential, and confidence fully
"She finally decided to step into her power and take charge of her life."
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
"Be careful not to step on anyone’s toes during the meeting."
to move faster; to hurry up
"We need to step on the gas if we want to reach on time."
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
"He stepped onto the stage confidently to deliver his speech."
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
"I’m going to step out for a moment to get some fresh air."
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
"To grow, you need to step out of your comfort zone."
to overcome fear and act with courage
"He stepped out of fear and started his own business."
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
"You grow as a person when you step outside your cultural comfort zone."
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
"We step outside comfort zones by volunteering for bold projects."
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
"She carefully stepped over the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet."
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
"Let’s step through the process so everyone understands it clearly."
to make progress or advance toward improvement
"Each reform is a step toward progress in global development."