step into
phrasal verb
stepped into; stepping into; steps into
: to take a particular role or do a particular task
She stepped into the role/position of director.
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Prince George also stepped into the spotlight as a Page of Honor on his grandfather King Charles' coronation day in May 2023, making history as the youngest future king to play an official role at a crowning ceremony.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Ramaswamy stepped into Snowflake’s top job in February after Frank Slootman unexpectedly announced his retirement.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Trejo steps into the role of host and executive producer with comedy as his guiding light.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Watching the movie decades after it was filmed felt like stepping into the past, Paul said.
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 31 May 2024
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Ramaswamy stepped into Snowflake’s top job in February after Frank Slootman unexpectedly announced his retirement.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Trejo steps into the role of host and executive producer with comedy as his guiding light.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Watching the movie decades after it was filmed felt like stepping into the past, Paul said.
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 31 May 2024
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“Step into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20into. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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