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• Substantiv, das eine einzelne Bewegung des Fußes beim Gehen bezeichnet oder einen Abschnitt, eine Phase in einem Prozess oder einer Abfolge.

A noun referring to a single movement of the foot in walking, or a stage or degree in a process or sequence.

1. Movement of footA1formal

   An act of lifting and setting down the foot in walking or running.

   Schritt

   • She took a step forward.
   • He heard footsteps on the stairs.
   • Take two steps back and then turn left.

   Synonymefootfallfootsteppacestridetread

2. Stage in a processA2formal

   A distinct stage or action in a series of actions or a process.

   Schritt

   • The first step is to gather all the materials.
   • Follow each step carefully to assemble the furniture.
   • This is a crucial step in the project.

   Synonymeactionmeasuremovephaseprocedurestage

3. Stair or rungA1formal

   A flat surface on which to place the foot when going up or down, especially in a staircase.

   Stufe

   • Be careful on the top step.
   • The ladder has ten steps.
   • She sat on the bottom step of the stairs.

   Synonymestairtread

4. Degree or levelB1formal

   A level or degree of something, often used in comparisons.

   Stufe

   • We are one step closer to solving the problem.
   • This is a step up from your previous job.
   • The temperature rose a step higher.

   Synonymedegreegradationgradelevelnotchphasepointstagetier

• Verb, das die Bewegung durch Anheben und Absetzen des Fußes bezeichnet, sowie das Ausführen einer bestimmten Handlung in einem Ablauf.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving by lifting the foot and placing it down, or to take a particular action in a process.

1. Move footA1formal

   To lift and set down one's foot or one foot after the other in order to walk or move.

   Schreiten

   • She stepped carefully over the puddle.
   • He stepped onto the bus.
   • Please step forward when your name is called.

   Synonymepacestridetraipsetreadwalk

2. Enter or interveneB1informal

   To become involved in a situation, often to help or take action.

   Eingreifen

   • The manager had to step in to resolve the conflict.
   • She stepped up to lead the project.
   • He stepped aside to let the experts handle it.

   Synonymeactintercedeinterposeintervenemediate

   Antonymedisengageleaveretreatwithdraw

3. Increase or decreaseB2informal

   To change the level or intensity of something, often with 'up' or 'down'.

   Erhöhen oder verringern

   • We need to step up our efforts to meet the deadline.
   • The company stepped down production due to low demand.
   • He stepped up his training for the marathon.

   Synonymeadjustalterchangedecreaseescalateincreasemodifyreduceregulateshiftvary

Phrasal-Variantenstep downstep instep onstep outstep up