Phrasal verbs starting with "step"

To move to one side to make room, or to give up a role or position so someone else can take it.

To move physically backwards, or to pause and reconsider a situation from a wider perspective.

To place oneself physically or figuratively between two people or groups, especially to prevent conflict.

To leave an official position or role, or to move to a physically lower level.

To become involved in a situation, especially to help, intervene, or take someone's place.

To accidentally get into trouble, do something embarrassing, or make a social blunder.

To enter a place or assume a role, position, or new situation.

To move from a surface, vehicle, or platform by stepping; or (slang) to back off or stop bothering someone.

To place your foot on something, or (figuratively) to treat someone with disrespect or cruelty.

To go faster, especially when driving; used as an urgent command to hurry up.

To leave a place briefly, to go out socially, or (dated) to have a romantic relationship.

To lift your foot and move it over an obstacle or person, or to ignore/bypass something intentionally.

(Slang) To confront or challenge someone aggressively, or to approach someone with hostile intent.

To take on more responsibility, improve your efforts, or come forward to do something when needed.

To step upward onto a surface, object, or elevated platform; or (informal) to approach and challenge someone.