steps in

UK
/stɛps ɪn/
US
/stɛps ɪn/

Translations

step inverb

steps in

stepped in
Past Simple
stepped in
Past Participle
stepping in
Gerund
UK
/stɛp ɪn/
US
/stɛp ɪn/
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.
Synonyms
take action
get involved

Definitions

step inverb
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.