Topic: OTHER SPORTS
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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | stæpe |
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step1 S2 W2
1 the movement you make when you put one foot in front of or behind the other when walking : a video of baby's first steps
movement
[countable]a video of baby's first steps2 one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed Many teachers see an emphasis on written tests as a step backwards (=an action that makes things worse).
action
[countable] (major/big/great) step forward (=an action that makes things better) The discovery of penicillin was a major step forward in the treatment of infections.
The discovery of penicillin was a major step forward in the treatment of infections.Many teachers see an emphasis on written tests as a step backwards (=an action that makes things worse).3 a stage in a process, or a position on a scale : Each book goes up one step in difficulty. Record your result, and go on to step 3. Moving to Cottage Grove represented a definite step up (=something that is better than you had before) for my parents.
in a process
[countable]Each book goes up one step in difficulty.Record your result, and go on to step 3.Moving to Cottage Grove represented a definite step up (=something that is better than you had before) for my parents.4 a flat narrow piece of wood or stone, especially one in a series, that you put your foot on when you are going up or down, especially outside a building : Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting.
stair
[countable]TBBJenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting.5 the short distance you move when you take a step while walking [= pace]: Roy was standing only a few steps away.
distance
[countable]Roy was standing only a few steps away.6 the sound you make when you put your foot down while walking [= footstep]: I heard a step in the corridor.
sound
[countable]I heard a step in the corridor.7 a movement of your feet in dancing : the steps for the Charleston
dancing
[countable]APDthe steps for the Charleston8
in step
a) having ideas or actions that are like those of other people
b) PMA moving your feet so that your right foot goes forward at the same time as people you are walking with
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out of step
a) having ideas or actions that are different from those of other people
b) PMA moving your feet in a different way from people you are walking with
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watch your step
also mind your step British Englisha) to be careful about what you say or how you behave : You'd better watch your step - he's the boss here.
You'd better watch your step - he's the boss here.b) to be careful when you are walking : Mind your step - the railing's loose.
Mind your step - the railing's loose.11
fall into step (with somebody)
a) to start walking beside someone at the same speed as them : Maggie fell into step beside her.
Maggie fell into step beside her.b) to start thinking or doing the same as other people : The administration has fallen into step with its European allies on this issue.
The administration has fallen into step with its European allies on this issue.12
be/keep/stay one step ahead (of somebody)
a) to be better prepared for something or know more about something than someone else : A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students.
A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students.b) to manage not to be caught by someone who is trying to find or catch you
13 the way someone walks, which often tells you how they are feeling : Gianni's usual bouncy step
way somebody walks
[countable usually singular]Gianni's usual bouncy step15 a type of exercise you do by walking onto and off a flat piece of equipment around 15-30 centimetres high : a step class
exercise
[uncountable]DSOa step class16 the difference in pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one key on the piano [= tone British English]
