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step

US /stɛp/

noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The first step is to fill out the online registration form.

Synonyms

  • pacethe rate of moving (especially walking or running)
  • stridea step in walking or running
  • measureany maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

Collocations

  • Easy next step
    describing next step (immediately following in time or order)
  • Medium take active steps to resolve the issue
    to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding active steps to resolve the issue
  • Hard step down from executive directorship
    to step down from executive directorship, meaning to shift or move by taking a step
  • Very Hard in step with rapidly shifting customer tastes
    indicating a state, position, or relationship within step with rapidly shifting customer tastes

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