stepped in

UK
/stɛpt ɪn/
US
/stɛpt ɪn/
step inverb

stepped in

Past Simple

stepped in
Past Simple
stepped in
Past Participle
stepping in
Gerund
UK
/stɛp ɪn/
US
/stɛp ɪn/
Translations
When the argument got heated, she decided to step in.
Когда спор накалился, она решила вмешаться.
He had to step in to prevent the situation from escalating.
Ему пришлось вступить, чтобы предотвратить эскалацию ситуации.
Definitions
To intervene or become involved in a situation, often to help or resolve a problem.
When the argument between the two employees escalated, the manager had to step in to mediate.
Synonyms
get involved
take action