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Step Adım Noun Action Sth  /Step   Countable Foot

Level A2 
Kind noun
Front step 
IPA  /step   / noun [countable]
Back adım
basamak 
Back 2

step (noun)

 /step   / noun [countable]
 
1 the act of lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place
adım
 Nick took a step forward and then stopped.
 I heard steps outside the window.
 We were obviously lost so we decided to retrace our steps.
 2 one action in a series of actions that you take in order to achieve sth
 (M) adım;
hamle
 This will not solve the problem completely, but it is a step in the right direction.
 3 one of the surfaces on which you put your foot when you are going up or down stairs
basamak
 on the top/bottom step
 note at STAIR
IDIOMS
in/out of step (with sb/sth)
moving/not moving your feet at the same time as other people when you are marching, dancing, etc.
ayak uydurmak/uyduramamak
step by step
(used for talking about a series of actions) moving slowly and gradually from one action or stage to the next
adım adım, aşama aşama
 clear step-by-step instructions
take steps to do sth
to take action in order to achieve sth
harekete geçmek;
önlem almak
 The government has promised to take steps to reduce unemployment.
watch your step
 See WATCH1
 

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