Definition of Step In in English :

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Step In meaning in English

Meaning of Step In in English

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Step In

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Verb

1. interfere, interpose, intervene, step in

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

Example Sentences:
'Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?'

2. deputise, deputize, step in, substitute

act as a substitute

Example Sentences:
'She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Step In

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verb
1. (intr, adverb) informal
to intervene or involve oneself, esp dramatically or at a senior level
adjective step-in
2. (prenominal)
(of a garment, etc) put on by being stepped into; without fastenings
3. 
(of a ski binding) engaging automatically when the boot is positioned on the ski
noun step-in
4. (often plural)
a step-in garment, esp underwear
adjective
1. 
(of garments etc) put on by being stepped into; without fastenings
2. 
(of a ski binding) engaging automatically when the boot is positioned on the ski
I chose a pair of Switch high back step-in bindings.

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Step In

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to intervene
adjective
1. 
put on by being stepped into
a step-in dress
noun
2. 
a step-in garment
3.  [pl.]; OLD-FASHIONED
short panties worn by women

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Step In

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adj.
Put on by stepping into: a step-in robe.
n.
1. step-ins Panties with wide legs.
2. A step-in garment.

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