To act or serve as a substitute, usually temporarily
“Case Keenum will step in for the injured Baker Mayfield Thursday night, and there is no doubt the veteran quarterback is ready for the challenge.”
To become involved in a matter
“Palace officials asked the government to step in.”
To act as an intermediary between two parties
“The Ministry of Health would have to step in as an intermediary between companies and laboratories.”
To meddle or interfere in the affairs of others
“You should've just left the situation alone. Nobody told you to step in and act the hero.”
To make a brief, usually social, visit
“When Tobias and Molly step in to say hello, Claude swivels his head and squints angrily at the light coming through the door.”
To take part or interfere in something, typically to prevent or alter a result or course of events
To gain access or entry into
To assume responsibility or authority over a situation or group
To enter or put in an appearance at a place, especially on foot
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