| Collocation | Take a step |
|---|---|
| Type | Verb + Noun |
| Examples | to put one leg in front of the other, as when walking or running; to perform a particular action in order to achieve a goal. / He quickly took a couple of steps towards the front door. / Take a step backward! / We are pleased that the government is taking steps to discourage age discrimination. / No wonder our boss has decided to take steps to cut down costs. |
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