step

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

“the situation called for strong measures”

“the police took steps to reduce crime”

the distance covered by a step

“he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig”

the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

“he walked with unsteady steps”

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

“he paused on the bottom step”

relative position in a graded series

“always a step behind”

“subtle gradations in color”

“keep in step with the fashions”

a short distance

“it's only a step to the drugstore”

shift or move by taking a step

“step back”

put down or press the foot, place the foot

“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”

“step on the brake”

cause (a computer) to execute a single command

treat badly

“This boss abuses his workers”

“She is always stepping on others to get ahead”

furnish with steps

“The architect wants to step the terrace”

move with one's feet in a specific manner

“step lively”