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• toimenpide• jälki• työvaihe• astua• astin• astuin• astella• astunta• aloite• askelma• askel• askele• vaiheelectricity• puola• porrastaa• porras• porrasaskelmalaw• pykälä• rappu• harppaus• sävelaskel• tahti• ylennys• käppäillä• kävelytahti• käynti• käpätä• käydä• polkea* * *step 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) askel2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) askel3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) askel4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) askel5) (a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down: A flight of steps led down to the cellar; Mind the step!; She was sitting on the doorstep.) porras6) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) askel7) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) toimenpide2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) astua- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step
См. также в других словарях:
step — /stɛp / (say step) noun 1. a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, as in walking, running, marching, or dancing. 2. the space passed over or measured by one movement of the foot in stepping: *Two short… …
step out — verb go outside a room or building for a short period of time (Freq. 6) • Hypernyms: ↑exit, ↑go out, ↑get out, ↑leave • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * intransitive verb … Useful english dictionary
stamp out — verb end or extinguish by forceful means (Freq. 2) Stamp out poverty! • Syn: ↑kill • Hypernyms: ↑end, ↑terminate • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
step in — verb 1. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force (Freq. 2) Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II? • Syn: ↑intervene, ↑interfere, ↑interpose • Derivationally related forms: ↑interference … Useful english dictionary
interpose — verb ( posed; posing) Etymology: Middle French interposer, from Latin interponere (perfect indicative interposui), from inter + ponere to put more at position Date: 1582 transitive verb 1. a. to place in an intervening position b. to put… … New Collegiate Dictionary
step up — verb Date: 1902 transitive verb 1. to increase (a voltage) by means of a transformer 2. to increase, augment, or advance especially by one or more steps < step up production > intransitive verb 1. a. to come forward < stepped up to claim… … New Collegiate Dictionary
step on — verb place or press the foot on (Freq. 3) He stepped on the hem of her long gown • Syn: ↑tread on • Hypernyms: ↑step, ↑tread • Verb Frames: Somebody … Useful english dictionary
ill-treat — verb treat badly This boss abuses his workers She is always stepping on others to get ahead • Syn: ↑mistreat, ↑maltreat, ↑abuse, ↑ill use, ↑step • Derivationally related forms … Useful english dictionary
ill-use — verb treat badly This boss abuses his workers She is always stepping on others to get ahead • Syn: ↑mistreat, ↑maltreat, ↑abuse, ↑step, ↑ill treat • Derivationally related forms … Useful english dictionary
step on someone's toes — verb To cause someone offense, especially by trying to control something that is under their authority, or interfering in their private affairs. I didnt think Id be stepping on my sisters toes when I told my nephew to sit up straight at the… … Wiktionary
step out — verb a) To exit a place on foot, often for a short time. She opened the car door and stepped out of the car. b) To date, to be in a romantic relationship. Theyve been stepping out since he told her he was interested in a family … Wiktionary
