step
US /stɛp/
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 stepdescribing next step (immediately following in time or order)
- Medium take active steps to resolve the issueto perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding active steps to resolve the issue
- Hard step down from executive directorshipto step down from executive directorship, meaning to shift or move by taking a step
- Very Hard in step with rapidly shifting customer tastesindicating a state, position, or relationship within step with rapidly shifting customer tastes
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.