to step in
Pronunciation
/stˈɛp ˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "step in"in English

to step in
01

get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
in
Base verb
step
Present tense
step in
3rd person singular
steps in
Present participle
stepping in
Past simple
stepped in
Past participle
stepped in
02

act as a substitute

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