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step

1 of 3

noun

ˈstep 

Synonyms of step

1

: a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as

a

: one of a series of structures consisting of a riser and a tread

b

: a ladder rung

2

a(1)

: an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere

(2)

: a combination of foot or foot and body movements constituting a unit or a repeated pattern

a dance step

(3)

: manner of walking : stride

b

: footprint sense 1

c

: the sound of a footstep

3

a

: the space passed over in one step

b

: a short distance

c

: the height of one stair

4

steps plural

: course, way

directed his steps toward the river

5

a

: a degree, grade, or rank in a scale

b

: a stage in a process

was guided through every step of my career

6

: a frame on a ship designed to receive an upright shaft

especially

: a block supporting the heel of a mast

7

: an action, proceeding, or measure often occurring as one in a series

taking steps to improve the situation

8

: a steplike offset or part usually occurring in a series

9

: the interval between two adjacent notes in a musical scale

10

: step aerobics

11

: a slight lead in or as if in a race

has a step on the competition

steplike

ˈstep-ˌlīk 

adjective

stepped

ˈstept 

adjective

step

2 of 3

verb

stepped; stepping; steps

intransitive verb

1

a

: to move by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in succession

They stepped into the elevator. She stepped inside and closed the door. I'm sorry, but he just stepped outside for a moment. When I call your name, please step forward. She stepped up to the microphone. I stepped up/down onto the landing. He stepped back, startled. Please step away from the moving doors. They stepped aside to let the paramedics through. We watched as the passengers stepped ashore.

b

: dance

Joyfully along the contra lines, the dancers held hands, listened to the caller, and stepped to the music …—Joan Donaldson

2

a

: to go on foot : walk

She stepped down to the corner store.

see also step out

b

obsolete

: advance, proceed

c

: to be on one's way : leave

—often used with alongtold them to step along

see also step aside, step down

d

: to move briskly

kept us stepping

3

: to press down with the foot

step on the brake

4

: to come as if at a single step

stepped into a good job

5

: to extend by or as if by a stairstep

… the room steps down past a viewing area to a projection television screen hung from the ceiling.—Sunset A wooden retaining wall—which holds the slope above the staircase—steps up in level sections.—Susan Lang

transitive verb

1

: to take (a pace, etc.) by moving the feet in succession

step three paces

2

a

: to move (the foot) in any direction : set

the first person to step foot on the moon

b

: to traverse (something) on foot

… proud … of stepping this famous pavement …—Virginia Woolf

3

: to go through the steps of (something) : perform

step a minuet

4

: to make (something) erect by fixing the lower end in a step

step the mast

5

: to measure (something) by steps

step off 50 yards

6

a

: to provide (something) with steps

He stepped the front of the stage down into the stalls and built a permanent cyclorama across the full width of the rear wall.—Colin Chambers

b

: to make steps in (something)

step a key

7

: to construct or arrange (something) in or as if in steps

… we looked down on an expanse of craggy peaks with terraces stepped up the sides …—Time

see also step on it, step up

step-

3 of 3

combining form

: related by virtue of a marriage (as of a parent) and not by blood

stepparent stepsister

Phrases

in step

1

: with each foot moving to the same time as the corresponding foot of others or in time to music

2

: in harmony or agreement

out of step

: not in step

out of step with the times

Synonyms

Noun

expedient

means

measure

move

shift

Verb

ambulate

foot (it)

hoof (it)

leg (it)

pad

traipse

tread

walk

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Examples of step in a Sentence

Noun

She took one step forward.

The baby took her first steps today.

I heard steps on the stairs.

The edge of the cliff was only about three steps to my left.

The cottage is just steps from the beach.

He walks with a spring in his step.

She walked down the hall with a quick step.

a major step towards independence

We are taking steps to correct the situation.

Verb

She stepped onto the bus.

They stepped aside to let her pass.

Please step away from the door.

He stepped outside for a moment.

Step in my office for a minute.

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Recent Examples on the WebNoun

Forget The Funnel; Create A Behavioral Customer Journey One significant step marketers can take to build an emotional connection with their audience is to eliminate a funnel approach to their communications.

—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

Take steps to improve ventilation at home, if possible.

—The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024

Now the largest of them is taking steps to limit its exposure to the most-beleaguered property type — office buildings.

—Ari Altstedter, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024

The next step is for Abbas to decide whether to accept the resignations and announce a new government.

—Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024

Following the steps outlined here will ensure your business rides the GAI wave, without drowning under it.

—Neal Dunkinson, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024

Brazil’s film industry hits Berlin with a new stride in its step, bringing 46 producers and 80-plus films and projects, according to promotional org Cinema do Brasil, led by chairman André Sturm and manager, Maria Marta.

—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Feb. 2024

Despite what leaders said was progress in recent talks, St. Paul educators took their first big step toward a strike with the authorization vote.

—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2024

Thanks to mini treadmills, WFH TikTokers are hitting their 10,000 steps without leaving their desks.

—Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024

Verb

Or just step outside (with proper safety glasses, of course) since the city of Detroit will see 99 percent of the sun covered for the event.

—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024

With parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities just steps from your front door, there’s never a dull moment at Bristowe.

—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024

That starts the moment guests step through the rotunda doors and pass through velvet curtains to find a library lounge instead of a reception desk.

—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024

Prosecutors said Hunter Biden has never stepped foot in Ukraine.

—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024

Tusk, a former EU Council chief, had hinted earlier this week that steps his government was taking to reverse the questionable policies of its right-wing predecessors would soon allow for the bloc to release the funds.

—Monika Scislowska, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024

Eventually, Cash grew discouraged by setbacks in his efforts to help prisoners, and stepped away from the cause, but Kramer never wavered, even when facing complex bureaucracy and resistance from authorities.

—Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2024

Following the project, A.B. stepped away from music for a few years before forming Los Kumbia Kings in 1998, featuring Selena’s husband, Chris Pérez, on the guitar.

—Selena Barrientos, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024

Musk has claimed the company would not exist today without him, though his position on this has been contested, and the Tesla billionaire stepped away from the company in 2018.

—Robert Hart, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English stæpe; akin to Old High German stapfo step, stampfōn to stamp

Combining form

Middle English, from Old English stēop-; akin to Old High German stiof- step-, Old English astēpan to deprive, bereave

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

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Phrases Containing step

a step in the right direction

counter-step

by step

break step

every step of the way

every inch/step of the way

goose step

fall into step

keep step

route step

side step

half step

step back

step aside

step aerobics

step change

step-by-step

pick/step up the pace

step into (someone's) shoes

step into

step in

step out of line

step on (someone's) toes

step on the toes of (someone)

step out

step on the gas

stutter step

step on it

step lively

step up

step turn

step up to the plate

step stool

step right up

whole step

hop, step, and jump

a step up/down

one-step

in step

baby step

step backward/forward

step forward

step function

a/one step ahead of

two-step

step dance

step down

watch one's step

step into her shoes

out of step

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step

1 of 2

noun

ˈstep 

1

: a rest for the foot in going up or down : stair, rung

2

a

: a movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere

b

: a combination of foot or foot and body movements in a repeated pattern

c

: manner of walking : stride

knows me by my step

d

: footprint

e

: the sound of a footstep

3

a

: the space passed over in one step

b

: a short distance

only a step away

c

: the height of one stair

4

plural

: course entry 1 sense 2, way

guided their steps down the path

5

a

: a level or rank in a scale

one step nearer graduation

b

: a stage in a process

6

: an action, proceeding, or measure often occurring as one in a series

took steps to correct the situation

7

: a musical scale degree

steplike

-ˌlīk 

adjective

stepped

ˈstept 

adjective

step

2 of 2

verb

stepped; stepping

1

a

: to move or take by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in order

step three paces stepped ashore

b

: dance entry 1 sense 1

2

a

: to go on foot : walk

step outside

b

: to move briskly

really stepped along

3

: to press down with the foot

step on a nail

4

: to come as if at a single step

step into a good job

5

: to measure by steps

stepper

noun

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stepverb [ I + adv/prep ] uk

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B1 to move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place, or to put your foot on or in something: step backwards She stepped backwards and fell over a chair.step out They stepped out onto the balcony.step in Be careful not to step in the mud.step on Ow, you stepped on my foot!mainly US Sorry but Mr Taylor has just stepped (= gone) out for a few minutes, but I'll tell him you called.formal Step this way please, sir.

More examplesFewer examplesI stepped on a nail sticking out of the floorboards.I slipped as I stepped onto the platform.When it was his turn to dive, he gulped and stepped up onto the diving board.He stepped out into the night and the whirling snow.I stepped out of the building and immediately a bullet whistled past my head.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Walking and walkers

bring/call something/someone to heel idiom

cavalcade

constitutional

foot traffic

hiker

hoof it idiom

processionally

race walking

rambler

rambling

retread

shanks's pony

sleepwalk

tramp

tread

trekking pole

walk

walkable

walkabout

walkies

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Idioms

step back (in time)

step into the breach

step it up

step on it

step out of line

step up to the platePhrasal verbs

step aside

step aside/down

step away

step back

step something down

step forward

step in

step into something

step on someone

step out on someone

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step up

step something up

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step noun

(STAGE)

B2 [ C ] a stage in a process: What's the next step in the process?step ahead We must stay one step ahead of our competitors.step in the right direction Most people believe that the decision to cut interest rates was a step in the right direction.a/one step at a time Let's take things a step/one step at a time (= slowly).next step Following the success of our products in Europe, our logical next step is to move into the American market.

B2 [ C ] an action in a series of actions taken for a particular purpose: take a step The country is taking its first tentative steps towards democracy.take a step to We need to take drastic steps to reduce pollution.take the step of The president took the unusual step of altering his prepared speech in order to condemn the terrorist attack.

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

necessary actionactionThey are considering legal action.course of actionThey have not yet decided on a particular course of action.measureMeasures are in place to prevent flooding.stepThese simple steps will ensure that infections are not spread.

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to take actiontake actionIt may already be too late to take action to prevent the loss of habitat these animals face.actThey need to act decisively to prevent further damage to crops.take measuresWe call on the government to take the necessary measures to bring to justice those responsible for this attack.take stepsThe authorities have taken steps to prevent any reoccurrence of the problem. do somethingIt's about time the government did something about it.

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 step by step

C1 dealing with one thing and then another thing in a fixed order: step-by-step instructions

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More examplesFewer examplesThis new drug could be an important step in the fight against cancer.The first step in empowering the poorest sections of society is making sure they vote.The recent free elections mark the next step in the country's progress towards democracy.It's a big step, leaving your parents and going off to university.So what's the next step? How do we progress the situation?

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Stages & phases

beta

early-stage

early-term

home run

home straight

home stretch

in phase/out of phase idiom

interstage

leg

multi-phase

multi-step

multiphasic

partway

phase

point

stage

stepping stone

subphase

tertiary

twilight

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Acting and acts

step noun

(STAIR)

B1 [ C ] one of the surfaces that you walk on when you go up or down stairs: a flight of stepsclimb a step We had to climb some steps to reach the front door.(front) step I asked them to leave the parcel on the (front) step (= outside the door to the house).mind the step Mind the step as you leave the train.negotiate a step It's difficult for people in wheelchairs to negotiate (= move up and down) steps.step on One of the steps on the ladder is broken.

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 steps [ plural ] UK

another word for

stepladder : kitchen steps

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More examplesFewer examplesShe clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps.He dislocated his knee falling down some steps.I can't face walking up all those steps again.There's a long flight of steps ascending to the cathedral doors.She can't walk up all those steps, not with her bad leg!

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Parts of buildings: stairs & lifts

chairlift

chute

drag lift

dumb waiter

elevator

escalator

fire escape

flight

ladder

lift

rope ladder

rung

stair

staircase

stairlift

step-free

stepladder

stoep

stoop

tread

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step noun

(MOVEMENT)

B1 [ C ] the act of lifting one foot and putting it down on a different part of the ground, such as when you walk or run: take a step Sophie took her first steps when she was eleven months old.take a step towards He rose to his feet and took a couple of steps towards her.with a step With every step, her feet hurt her more and more.retrace your steps I retraced my steps, looking for my lost keys. See also

footstep

[ C ] the distance you cover when you take a step: I'd only gone a few steps when I realized I'd forgotten to lock the door.

[ U ] the way you move your feet when you are walking or running, which can sometimes show how you are feeling: a spring in someone's step She walked out of the office with a spring in her step (= in a way that showed she was happy).mind/watch your step The driver told us to mind/watch our step (= walk carefully) as we got off the bus.

[ C ] a particular movement that you make with your feet when you dance: dance step She's teaching me some basic dance steps.

 in step

When people walk in step, they lift their feet off the ground and put them down again at the same time: The soldiers marched in step.

used to say that opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are the same as those of other people: keep in step with Television companies need to keep in step with public opinion.

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When someone is out of step, they do not lift the same foot and put it down again at the same time as other people: I'm no good at dancing - I always get completely out of step.

used to say that opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are different from those of other people: out of step with The Republicans are out of step with the country, Williams said.

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More examplesFewer examplesHe took a step backwards to allow her to pass.She took a few faltering steps.He took short mincing steps.She walked slowly with tottering steps.Take a couple of steps forwards.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Walking and walkers

bring/call something/someone to heel idiom

cavalcade

constitutional

foot traffic

hiker

hoof it idiom

processionally

race walking

rambler

rambling

retread

shanks's pony

sleepwalk

tramp

tread

trekking pole

walk

walkable

walkabout

walkies

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Dance & choreography

step noun

(MUSIC)

[ C ] the difference in pitch between two notes that are next to each other in the western musical scale

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Technical music terms

acciaccatura

accidental

aeolian

aleatory

alto clef

antiphonal

discordant

harmony

hemidemisemiquaver

inversion

Ionian

key signature

overtone

rubato

scherzando

scordatura

secco recitative

secondo

staccato

whole step

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Idioms

a few steps

watch your step

one step forward, two steps back

a step backwards

a step down

a step forward

a step on the road

a step up step-prefix uk

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used with nouns showing a family relationship to show that the person is not your biological (= related by birth) relative, but is part of your stepfamily (= a family that is formed by two people and the child or children of one or both of them from a previous relationship): He has recently remarried and now has three stepchildren and a step-grandson. They have a stepsister and stepbrother nearly their own age from their father's second marriage. His parents had divorced when he was young, and he grew up with his mother, half-sister and stepfather.

More examplesFewer examplesI have a step-son who is 12.My step-daughter recently came to live with us.Shewas upset about having to share a bedroom with her new stepsister.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Family: non-blood relations

auntie

blended family

brother-in-law

co-brother

co-sister

goddaughter

godfather

godmother

godparent

godson

nonbiologically

sister-in-law

son-in-law

step kid

stepbrother

stepfather

stepmother

stepmum

stepparent

stepsister

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(Definition of step from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

step | American Dictionary

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step verb [I always + adv/prep]

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to lift one foot and put it down in front of the other foot, as in walking or running: He stepped to his left, picked up the ball, and threw. We stepped carefully along the slippery path.

Idiom

step on someone’s toesPhrasal verbs

step back

step down

step in

step out

step up

step up something

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step noun [C]

(STAGE)

a stage in a process: The first step in fixing our house is to put on a new roof. Let’s make these changes carefully, a step at a time.

step noun [C]

(ACTION)

one action in a series, taken for a particular purpose: As a first step, both sides agreed to a cease-fire.

step noun [C]

(FLAT SURFACE)

a flat surface on which you put your foot when going up or down from one level to another: Mom took a picture of us sitting on the front steps of the house.

step noun [C]

(MUSIC)

(also tone) the largest difference in sound between two notes next to each other in a musical scale (= series of notes): Tones in a scale are arranged in steps and half steps.

step noun [C]

(MOVE FOOT)

the act of lifting one foot and putting it down in front of the other foot, as in walking or running: He took a couple of steps into the room.

A step is the distance covered by one step: I’d only gone about three steps before I fell.

A step is also the sound of making such a movement: I heard my father’s step on the stairs.

A step is also a particular movement that you make with your feet when you dance: I’ve finally learned some dance steps.

 in step with someone

If you move in step with someone , you move your feet at the same time and in the same way: Three angry women marched in step down the hall.

Idiom

in step with someone/something

(Definition of step from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

step | Business English

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 step into the breach

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to do someone else's work when they are unable to do it: Bill's illness meant that Kathy had to step into the breach.

 step on it informal

used to tell someone to drive faster or to hurry: Could you step on it? I'm late. If we want to get these orders out on time, we're going to have to step on it.

 step out of line

to behave in a way that is unacceptable or not expected: If he steps out of line, he could be fired.

Phrasal verbs

step aside/down

step forward

step in

step into sth

step sth up

stepnoun [ C ] uk

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a stage in a process: the first/next step What's the first step in the programme? Following the success of our products in Europe, the logical next step is to move into the American market.a step ahead/behind We have to stay a step ahead of our competitors.

an action taken for a particular purpose: take steps to do sth We need to take drastic steps to reduce pollution.

 in step

having opinions or ideas that are the same as those of other people: keep/stay in step with sth/sb Television companies need to keep in step with public opinion.

 out of step

having opinions or ideas that are different from those of other people: out of step with sth/sb Our supervisor seems to be out of step with the rest of management.

 a/one step at a time

slowly and carefully: If we do this one step at a time we won't make any mistakes.

 step by step

dealing with one thing and then another thing in a fixed order: Don't worry - I'll go through the procedure with you step by step. She gave me detailed step-by-step instructions.

 a step forward/in the right direction

an improvement or positive development: This may not be a complete solution, but it's a step forward. Most people believe that the decision to cut interest rates was a step in the right direction.

(Definition of step from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of step

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These steps are here termed transportational cyclic steps, in order to distinguish them from the purely erosional cyclic steps considered below.

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Subsequent step sizes approximately halved the difference between the prior two reversals or starting points.

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The value of is reduced by 1% at each step after the sample is allowed to reach equilibrium.

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This information is, however, often requested in the next step of market introduction, the pricing and reimbursement process.

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In the preparatory phase, the first step is to process a random vertex of type (0, 0).

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In the present description, it is not possible to divide into steps these "consecutive" effects, as in the usual treatments of the radiation back-reaction.

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Because there is a relatively small extant literature on precocious talkers, we took the preliminary step of verifying parent-reported precocity.

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At this critical juncture government was still reluctant to get involved but private initiative stepped in and took the lead.

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In a second step, codification tables were created and material was organized according to these themes.

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For the purification step, a large number of systems that used agarose were commercially available.

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If the landmark contains symbolic information, the next step is reading its contents.

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The method then needs to use a new corpus provided by the user and different from the corpus used in the previous step.

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The model presented here represents a first, basic step in considering the acceleration of protons by fast electrons inside solid targets.

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I am going to try to take some first steps toward this goal in this article.

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We assume this fixed scale of uniform steps in affinity for mathematical convenience.

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STEP files are commonly used in computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing to contain three-dimensional model data for a wide variety of design tasks. Learn the history and uses of STEP files and explore their pros and cons in this handy guide.

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What is a STEP file?

STEP stands for Standard for the Exchange of Product Data and is also known as ISO 10303. As a common file format used for 3D modelling and printing, these files are an ISO standard exchange format. This means that STEP files can read and save the complete body of a 3D model — not just the basic geometries — which is necessary for high levels of accuracy.

All their 3D model data saves as text that various CAD systems can interpret. STEP files make it easy to create, share, and edit 3D models across many different programs and software in a standardized format.

STEP files go by several different names, including:

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History of the STEP file.

The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) has a technical committee on automation systems and integration, also known as TC 184. This committee first developed the STEP image format in the mid-1980s to make sharing files across different software programs easier by providing a standardized format for work on 3D models and designs.

In 1988, the ISO received the basis for STEP, but it wasn’t until 1994 that the first edition came into use. The second and third editions were released in 2002 and 2016, respectively.

Along with improving cross-platform compatibility, STEP files hold all the detail and body of a 3D model with unparalleled precision. Some earlier file formats only held the basic geometries, which made sharing, opening, and editing less accurate.

How to use a STEP file.

STEP files are standard in the world of 3D design — including architecture, manufacturing, and printing — for a few specific reasons, including:

Sharing 3D models.

The purpose of STEP files is to make sharing files containing 3D data a lot easier. These file formats are commonly used to review or print 3D models. STEP’s ability to contain the complete 3D model rather than just the geometries, plus its ability to work with different CAD systems, makes sharing simple.

Editing 3D models.

A STEP file saves all 3D components as one and can be used to make design edits. Most CAD programs read and edit STEP files, enhancing cross-platform design and collaboration. This is a big advantage that STEP files have over STL files, which are also common in 3D printing.

Pros and cons of STEP files.

Before you start using this file format, there are various STEP advantages and disadvantages to consider.

Advantages of AI files.

STEPs are compatible with CAD tools and software, which makes them easy to share and edit.

STEPs are precise, using a mathematical representation of curves known as NURBS to store data accurately. They can also read and save complete 3D models.

You can customize a STEP file. It’s easy to share with others to edit or save to another computer as a backup option.

Disadvantages of STEP files.

For architectural design purposes, STEP files don’t contain the material or texture data required to make them identifiable by CAD software.

There is no lighting or camera information stored in a STEP. With FBX and USDZ files, you can represent camera and lighting setups.

The STEP format is complex — similar to a software programming language. This means it may take a lot of time and work to create a STEP file.

How to open a STEP file.

There are various software and CAD programs that you can use to import and open a STEP file. To open a STEP:

Find the STEP file on your computer or device.

Double click or right-click and select File > Open.

Your file will open with the associated STEP reading software already installed, like Adobe Acrobat.

If the STEP doesn’t open, you might need to first install or open the relevant CAD or STEP file reading software. After installation, just go to File > Open and select the file you want to open.

You can open STEP files in both Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended and Adobe 3D Reviewer.

How to create and edit a STEP file.

To create and save a STEP file, follow these steps:

Create a new file using your CAD program or software of choice.

Edit your file.

Use the file extension .step or .stp depending on the available options.

To edit a STEP, use Adobe Acrobat:

Open Adobe Acrobat and your STEP file.

Click the Edit tool in the right-hand panel.

Use the editing tools to make your desired changes.

Save your file.

STEP files: frequently asked questions.

What are the best uses of STEP files?

STEP files are intended for creating, editing, and sharing 3D model designs across various CAD programs. They’re a standardized file format, which makes sharing designs a lot easier. Although most commonly used in architecture, mechanical, and manufacturing design, anyone in any industry can create a STEP file.

Is STEP a CAD file?

Yes, STEP is a CAD file format. Designed to be widely used across many types of CAD programs and software, a STEP file (also known as ISO 10303) is a uniform CAD file.

Are STP and STEP files the same?

STP and STEP are both the same file format. The file extensions .stp and .step are interchangeable, and both meet ISO 10303 standards. If you need to create a STEP or STP file, either extension will work — but your options may depend on the software or program you use.

Can I print a STEP file?

You can print a STEP once you’ve converted it into an STL file. This will create a 3D printable file format that you can process and deliver to a 3D printer.

How do I convert a STEP file to STL?

The easiest way to convert a STEP file to an STL file is to open it in the CAD software or program you used to create the STEP file and export it as an STL file.

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Music. a degree of the staff or of the scale.the interval between two adjacent scale degrees; second.: Compare semitone, whole step. steps, British. a stepladder.an offset part of anything.Nautical. a socket, frame, or platform for supporting the lower end of a mast.Mining. a flat-topped ledge on the face of a quarry or a mine working.See moreverb (used without object),stepped, step·ping.to move, go, etc., by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, or by using the feet alternately in this manner: to step forward.to walk, or go on foot, especially for a few strides or a short distance: Step over to the bar.to move with measured steps, as in a dance.to go briskly or fast, as a horse.to obtain, find, win, come upon, etc., something easily and naturally, as if by a mere step of the foot: to step into a good business opportunity.to put the foot down; tread by intention or accident: to step on a cat's tail.to press with the foot, as on a lever, spring, or the like, in order to operate some mechanism.See moreverb (used with object),stepped, step·ping.to take (a step, pace, stride, etc.).to go through or perform the steps of (a dance).to move or set (the foot) in taking a step.to measure (a distance, ground, etc.) by steps (sometimes followed by off or out).to make or arrange in the manner of a series of steps.Nautical. to fix (a mast) in its step.See moreVerb Phrasesstep down, to lower or decrease by degrees.to relinquish one's authority or control; resign: Although he was past retirement age, he refused to step down and let his son take over the business.step in, to become involved; intervene, as in a quarrel or fight: The brawl was well under way by the time the police stepped in.step out, to leave a place, especially for a brief period of time.to walk or march at a more rapid pace.to go out to a social gathering or on a date: We're stepping out tonight.step up, to raise or increase by degrees: to step up production.to be promoted; advance.to make progress; improve.See moreSee More DefinitionsIdioms about stepbreak step, to interrupt or cease walking or marching in step: The marching units were allowed to break step after they had passed the reviewing stand.in step, moving in time to a rhythm or with the corresponding step of others.in harmony or conformity with: They are not in step with the times.keep step, to keep pace; stay in step: The construction of classrooms and the training of teachers have not kept step with population growth.out of step, not in time to a rhythm or corresponding to the step of others.not in harmony or conformity with: They are out of step with the others in their group.step by step, from one stage to the next in sequence.gradually and steadily: We were shown the steelmaking process step by step.step on it, Informal. to hasten one's activity or steps; hurry up: If we don't step on it, we'll miss the show.take steps, to set about putting something into operation; begin to act: I will take steps to see that your application is processed.watch one's step, to proceed with caution; behave prudently: If she doesn't watch her step, she will be fired from her job.See More IdiomsOrigin of step1First recorded before 900; (for the verb) Middle English steppen, Old English steppan; cognate with Old High German stepfen; akin to stamp; (for the noun) Middle English; Old English stepe Other words from stepstepless, adjectivesteplike, adjectivecoun·ter·step, noun, verb, coun·ter·stepped, coun·ter·step·ping.outstep, verb (used with object), out·stepped, out·step·ping.un·der·step, nounWords that may be confused with stepstep , steppeWords Nearby stepstenotypystentStentorstentorianstentoriousstepstep aerobicsStepanakertstep-and-repeatstep asidestepbrotherOther definitions for step- (2 of 2)step-a prefix denoting connection between members of a family by the remarriage of a parent and not by blood: stepbrother.Origin of step-2Middle English; Old English stēop-; cognate with German stief-,Old Norse stjūp- step-; akin to Old English āstēpan to bereave, bestēpan to deprive (of children)Dictionary.com Unabridged

Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use step in a sentenceTide, for example, has capitalized on marketing on Amazon’s Alexa Skills platform to remove a step from the purchasing process.How to drive digital innovation necessary during the pandemic | Nick Chasinov | September 16, 2020 | Search Engine WatchAccordingly, Google is taking a number of steps to make itself the place consumers search for products — online or offline.Google boosting visibility of ‘nearby’ product inventory with new Shopping features | Greg Sterling | September 16, 2020 | Search Engine LandThey then took steps to get verified by a reliable source, who did verify it.Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15 | Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts | September 12, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoThat’s generally seen as the purview of Congress, which since its initial batch of aid in March and April hasn’t taken significant new steps to help struggling Americans.The Big Corporate Rescue and the America That’s Too Small to Save | by Lydia DePillis, Justin Elliott and Paul Kiel | September 12, 2020 | ProPublicaOn the other hand, they’re taking a lot of steps domestically to shore up the industry.‘A real uphill battle’: Why China will struggle to counter U.S.’s attack on Huawei | Veta Chan | September 10, 2020 | FortuneBut Brooke was out of step with the New Left and its notion of radical chic.Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America | John Avlon | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the 21st century women are earning their equality every step of the way… including the bedroom.Career-Minded Women Turn to Male Escorts For No-Strings Fun and (Maybe) Sex | Aurora Snow | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTA step-by-step plan to break from your various technology addictions.Can Self-Help Books Really Make a New You? | Lizzie Crocker | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe train was already in motion as she tried to step inside, and her body was crushed beneath it.Riding Thailand’s WWII Death Railway | Liza Foreman | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUntil then, we will hike the stairs together, one carpeted step at a time.You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder | Carrie Arnold | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.Physiology of The Opera | John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")But, when the car came thundering down, it was crammed to the step; with a melancholy gesture, the driver declined her signal.Hilda Lessways | Arnold BennettSol got up, slowly; took a backward step into the yard; filled his lungs, opened his mouth, made his eyes round.The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) OgdenShe was growing a little stout, but it did not seem to detract an iota from the grace of every step, pose, gesture.The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinThe sound of my step shall make your heart jump; a look from me shall make you dumb for an hour.Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for step (1 of 4)step/ (stɛp) /nounthe act of motion brought about by raising the foot and setting it down again in coordination with the transference of the weight of the bodythe distance or space covered by such a motionthe sound made by such a movementthe impression made by such movement of the foot; footprintthe manner of walking or moving the feet; gait: he received his prize with a proud stepa sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance or part of a dance: I have mastered the steps of the waltzany of several paces or rhythmic movements in marching, dancing, etc: the goose step(plural) a course followed by a person in walking or as walking: they followed in their leader's stepsone of a sequence of separate consecutive stages in the progression towards some goal: another step towards socialisma rank or grade in a series or scale: he was always a step behindan object or device that offers support for the foot when ascending or descending(plural) a flight of stairs, esp out of doors(plural) another name for stepladdera very short easily walked distance: it is only a step to my placemusic a melodic interval of a second: See whole tone, half-stepan offset or change in the level of a surface similar to the step of a staira strong block or frame bolted onto the keel of a vessel and fitted to receive the base of a masta ledge cut in mining or quarrying excavationsbreak step to cease to march in stepin step marching, dancing, etc, in conformity with a specified pace or moving in unison with othersinformal in agreement or harmonykeep step to remain walking, marching, dancing, etc, in unison or in a specified rhythmout of step not moving in conformity with a specified pace or in accordance with othersinformal not in agreement; out of harmonystep by step with care and deliberation; graduallytake steps to undertake measures (to do something) with a view to the attainment of some endwatch one's step informal to conduct oneself with caution and good behaviourto walk or move carefullySee moreverbsteps, stepping or stepped(intr) to move by raising the foot and then setting it down in a different position, transferring the weight of the body to this foot and repeating the process with the other foot(intr; often foll by in, out, etc) to move or go on foot, esp for a short distance: step this way, ladies(intr) informal, mainly US to move, often in an attractive graceful manner, as in dancing: he can really step around(intr; usually foll by on or upon) to place or press the foot; tread: to step on the accelerator(intr usually foll by into) to enter (into a situation) apparently with ease: she stepped into a life of luxury(tr) to walk or take (a number of paces, etc): to step ten paces(tr) to perform the steps of: they step the tango well(tr) to set or place (the foot)(tr; usually foll by off or out) to measure (some distance of ground) by stepping(tr) to arrange in or supply with a series of steps so as to avoid coincidence or symmetry(tr) to raise (a mast) and fit it into its stepSee moreOrigin of step1Old English stepe, stæpe; related to Old Frisian stap, stepe, Old High German stapfo (German Stapfe footprint), Old Norse stapi high rockSee also step down, step in, step on, step out, step upDerived forms of stepsteplike, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for Step (2 of 4)Step/ (stɛp) /nouna set of aerobic exercises designed to improve the cardiovascular system, which consists of stepping on and off a special box of adjustable height(as modifier): Step aerobicsBritish Dictionary definitions for STEP (3 of 4)STEP/ (stɛp) /n acronym forSpecial Temporary Employment ProgrammeBritish Dictionary definitions for step- (4 of 4)step-combining formindicating relationship through the previous marriage of a spouse or parent rather than by blood: stepson; stepfatherOrigin of step-4Old English stēop-; compare āstӯpan to bereaveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition

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Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Idioms and Phrases with stepstepIn addition to the idioms beginning with stepstep asidestep by stepstep downstep instep in the right direction, astep intostep into someone's shoesstep on itstep on someone's toesstep outstep out of linestep upalso see: false stepin step(step) out of linetake stepswatch one's stepSee More OriginsThe American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary

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