Definition of Step in

1. Verb. Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force. "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"

Exact synonyms: Interfere, Interpose, Intervene
Generic synonyms: Interact
Specialized synonyms: Meddle, Tamper, Interlope
Derivative terms: Interference, Intervenor, Intervention

2. Verb. Act as a substitute. "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"
Exact synonyms: Deputise, Deputize, Substitute
Specialized synonyms: Cover
Generic synonyms: Replace, Supercede, Supersede, Supervene Upon, Supplant
Derivative terms: Deputy, Deputy, Deputy, Deputy, Deputy, Substitute, Substitute, Substituting

Lexicographical Neighbors of Step In

stepping stone
steprelationship
steps
stepsister
stepsisters
stepson
stepsons
stepstool
stepstools
stept
stepwise
step by step
step dancing
step down
step forward
step in (current term)
step ladder
step on
step out
step stool
step to the fore
step up
steradian
steradians
stercobilinogen
stercolith
stercoraceous
Stercorariidae
Stercorarius
Stercorarius parasiticus

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