Following the explosion the airport authorities stepped up security.
We had to step our defense up and move the ball better.
The coach said that if we don't step it up in the second half we're in trouble.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
out of step with something — out of step (with (something)) 1. not having the same ideas or beliefs as a group you are part of. The governor s remarks show she is seriously out of step with voters. 2. not aware of something. Many parents are surprisingly out of step with the … New idioms dictionary
in step with something — in step with (someone/something) 1. in agreement with someone or something. She is very much in step with the times. 2. at the same speed or level as someone or something else. He found it hard to keep in step with the changes. Gasoline prices… … New idioms dictionary
step up — (something) to make something larger, faster, or more effective. Following the explosion the airport authorities stepped up security. We had to step our defense up and move the ball better. Usage notes: also used in the form step it up: The coach … New idioms dictionary
step into — step in or step into 1. To enter easily or unexpectedly 2. To intervene (in) • • • Main Entry: ↑step * * * step into [phrasal verb] step into (something) : to take a particular role or do a particular task She stepped into the role/position of… … Useful english dictionary
step — step1 W2S2 [step] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(movement)¦ 2¦(action)¦ 3¦(in a process)¦ 4¦(stair)¦ 5¦(distance)¦ 6¦(sound)¦ 7¦(dancing)¦ 8 in step 9 out of step 10 watch your step … Dictionary of contemporary English
step — step1 W2S2 [step] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(movement)¦ 2¦(action)¦ 3¦(in a process)¦ 4¦(stair)¦ 5¦(distance)¦ 6¦(sound)¦ 7¦(dancing)¦ 8 in step 9 out of step 10 watch your step … Dictionary of contemporary English
step up — verb 1. increase in extent or intensity (Freq. 3) The Allies escalated the bombing • Syn: ↑escalate, ↑intensify • Ant: ↑de escalate (for: ↑escalate) … Useful english dictionary
step — 1 /step/ noun 1 MOVEMENT (C) the movement you make when you put one foot in front of the other when walking: With every step my bags seemed heavier. | take a step: Take two steps forward and one step back. | retrace your steps (=go back the way… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
step — [[t]ste̱p[/t]] ♦ steps, stepping, stepped 1) N COUNT If you take a step, you lift your foot and put it down in a different place, for example when you are walking. I took a step towards him... She walked on a few steps... I followed her, five… … English dictionary
step up — PHRASAL VERB If you step up something, you increase it or increase its intensity. [V P n (not pron)] He urged donors to step up their efforts to send aid to Somalia... [V P n (not pron)] Security is being stepped up to deal with the increase in… … English dictionary
