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1 step-type distance relay
step-type distance relay Distanzrelais n mit StufenkennlinieEnglish-German dictionary of Electrical Engineering and Electronics > step-type distance relay
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2 step a distance
Общая лексика: отмерить расстояние шагами -
3 to step a distance
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1. n звук шаговreckless step — безрассудный шаг, опрометчивый поступок
with a sure step — уверенным шагом, твёрдой походкой
2. n небольшое расстояние, расстояние в один шаг3. n след ступни4. n походка, поступьvigorous of step — с бодрой поступью, твёрдо шагающий
5. n вид шага, шаг6. n аллюр7. n па8. n продвижение, ход; поступательное движениеwe have made a great step forward in our negotiations — наши переговоры значительно продвинулись вперёд
9. n повышение по службе10. n воен. разг. очередное звание11. n мера, действие, шаг12. n ступень, ступенька, приступка; подножка; перекладина13. n стремянка14. n тех. шаг15. n тех. ход16. n тех. тех. вкладыш17. n тех. этап18. n тех. скачокstep response — переходная характеристика; реакция на скачок
19. n муз. ступень, тон20. n муз. интервал21. n тж. мор. степс, гнездоstep dance — характерный танец со сложными па; чечётка, степ
22. n тж. мор. редан23. n тж. мор. тлв. уровень сигналаinventive step — изобретательский уровень, неочевидность
24. v шагать, ступатьstep out — бодро шагать; измерять шагами
25. v разг. уходитьI must be step ping, I must step along — мне пора идти
26. v разг. сбегать, убегать, дезертировать27. v разг. проходить небольшое расстояние, делать несколько шаговwill you step inside? — зайдите, пожалуйста
step this way, please — сюда, пожалуйста
28. v разг. делать па; танцеватьto take a false step — сделать неверный шаг; совершить ошибку
29. v разг. двигаться легко и быстро30. v разг. наступать31. v разг. нажимать32. v разг. вымерять, отмерять шагами33. v разг. достигать, получать сразу, одним махом34. v разг. делать ступенькиставить, устанавливать
Синонимический ряд:1. gait (noun) footfall; footprint; footstep; gait; hop; pace; spoor; stepping; stride; track; tract; vestige2. phase (noun) degree; grade; level; maneuver; manoeuvre; measure; move; notch; peg; phase; point; procedure; proceeding; process; rank; rest; round; stage; tactic3. stair (noun) curb; jog; path; riser; run; rung; stair; tread; way4. move (verb) advance; go; go on; move; proceed; stride; tramp5. walk (verb) ambulate; dance; foot; foot it; hoof; hoof it; pace; prance; traipse; tread; troop; walk -
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1. [step] n1. 1) шагlong [hesitating, cautious] step - длинный [неуверенный, осторожный] шаг
step by step - а) шаг за шагом; постепенно; б) последовательно; ступенчато
step for step (with smb.) - нога в ногу (с кем-л.)
to direct /to turn/ one's steps - направить шаги /свои стопы/, направиться (куда-л.)
in step with - а) в ногу с (кем-л.); б) в соответствии с (чем-л.)
to be out of step, to break step - шагать /идти/ не в ногу
2) pl звук шаговsmb.'s steps were heard outside - снаружи послышались чьи-то шаги
3) небольшое расстояние, расстояние в один шаг4) след ступни (на песке и т. п.)2. 1) походка, поступьlight [heavy] step - лёгкая [тяжёлая] походка
that's Lucy, I recognize her step - это Люси, я узнаю её походку
watch your step! - не споткнитесь! [ср. тж. ♢ ]
2) вид шага, шагdouble [sliding] step - двойной [скользящий] шаг ( конькобежный спорт)
3) аллюр4) па ( в танце)3. продвижение, ход; поступательное движениеwe have made a great step forward in our negotiations - наши переговоры значительно продвинулись вперёд
it marks a step in human progress - это означает новую ступень в развитии человечества
what's the next step? - разг. что будем делать дальше?
4. 1) повышение по службе2) воен. разг. очередное званиеto get one's step - получить повышение /очередное звание/
5. мера, действие, шагdecisive [fatal, ill-advised, rash, important] step - решительный [роковой, неблагоразумный, неосмотрительный, важный] шаг
a flight of steps - а) лестничный марш; б) лесенка; ступеньки
stone [marble, top, bottom] step - каменная [мраморная, верхняя, нижняя] ступенька
mind the step! - не споткнитесь (о приступку и т. п.)
7. тех.1) шаг2) ход (спирали и т. п.)8. тех. вкладыш ( подшипника)9. ступень ( ракеты)10. мат.1) этап ( вычисления)2) скачок ( функции)11. муз.1) ступень, тон2) интервал12. тж. pl мор.1) степс, гнездо ( мачты)2) редан13. = step fault14. тлв. уровень сигнала♢
to watch one's steps - действовать осторожно [ср. тж. 2, 1)]to follow in smb.'s steps - следовать чьему-л. примеру
2. [step] vone step at a time - ≅ поспешишь - людей насмешишь
1. шагать, ступатьto step high - а) ступать, высоко поднимая ноги (особ. о рысаке); б) шагать по-журавлиному
to step lightly [heavily, gracefully] - идти лёгкой [тяжёлой, грациозной] походкой
to step short - а) оступиться; б) сделать ложный шаг, ошибиться
to step between the wall and the armchair - протиснуться между стеной и креслом
to step between two men - а) протиснуться между двумя людьми; б) встать между двумя людьми
to step over an obstacle [over a stream, over a puddle, over the threshold] - перешагнуть через препятствие [через ручей, через лужу, через порог]
2. разг.1) уходить (тж. step along)I must be step ping, I must step along - мне пора идти
2) сбегать, убегать, дезертировать3. проходить небольшое расстояние, делать несколько шаговto step across a road [across a street] - переходить дорогу [улицу]
will you step inside? - зайдите, пожалуйста
step this way, please - сюда, пожалуйста
he stepped to the telephone - он подошёл /прошёл/ к телефону
he was asked to step inside and take a seat - его пригласили войти и сесть
4. делать па; танцеватьto step a dance [a minuet] - исполнять танец [менуэт]
this girl can really step! - эта девушка прекрасно танцует!
5. двигаться легко и быстро6. (on)1) наступатьto step on smb.'s foot - наступить кому-л. на ногу
2) нажиматьto step on the gas - разг. а) авт. дать газу; б) торопиться, спешить, «нажимать»
to step on the starter - авт. нажать на стартер
7. вымерять, отмерять шагами (тж. step off, step out)8. (into) достигать (чего-л.), получать (что-л.) сразу, одним махомto step into a good job [into a fortune] - неожиданно получить хорошую работу [-ее состояние]
9. делать ступеньки10. мор. ставить, устанавливать ( мачту)♢
step lively! - а ну, живей!, поворачивайся!step on it! - а) нажимай!; б) гони во весь дух!
to step on smb.'s toes - задеть чьи-л. чувства; ≅ наступить на любимую мозоль
Douglas could not attend the meeting, but Martin stepped into the breach at the last minute - Дуглас не мог прийти на собрание, но в последнюю минуту Мартин заменил его
to step into smb.'s shoes - унаследовать чьё-л. место
he stepped into his father's shoes - он занял место /сменил/ своего отца
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1. [step] n1. 1) шагlong [hesitating, cautious] step - длинный [неуверенный, осторожный] шаг
step by step - а) шаг за шагом; постепенно; б) последовательно; ступенчато
step for step (with smb.) - нога в ногу (с кем-л.)
to direct /to turn/ one's steps - направить шаги /свои стопы/, направиться (куда-л.)
in step with - а) в ногу с (кем-л.); б) в соответствии с (чем-л.)
to be out of step, to break step - шагать /идти/ не в ногу
2) pl звук шаговsmb.'s steps were heard outside - снаружи послышались чьи-то шаги
3) небольшое расстояние, расстояние в один шаг4) след ступни (на песке и т. п.)2. 1) походка, поступьlight [heavy] step - лёгкая [тяжёлая] походка
that's Lucy, I recognize her step - это Люси, я узнаю её походку
watch your step! - не споткнитесь! [ср. тж. ♢ ]
2) вид шага, шагdouble [sliding] step - двойной [скользящий] шаг ( конькобежный спорт)
3) аллюр4) па ( в танце)3. продвижение, ход; поступательное движениеwe have made a great step forward in our negotiations - наши переговоры значительно продвинулись вперёд
it marks a step in human progress - это означает новую ступень в развитии человечества
what's the next step? - разг. что будем делать дальше?
4. 1) повышение по службе2) воен. разг. очередное званиеto get one's step - получить повышение /очередное звание/
5. мера, действие, шагdecisive [fatal, ill-advised, rash, important] step - решительный [роковой, неблагоразумный, неосмотрительный, важный] шаг
a flight of steps - а) лестничный марш; б) лесенка; ступеньки
stone [marble, top, bottom] step - каменная [мраморная, верхняя, нижняя] ступенька
mind the step! - не споткнитесь (о приступку и т. п.)
7. тех.1) шаг2) ход (спирали и т. п.)8. тех. вкладыш ( подшипника)9. ступень ( ракеты)10. мат.1) этап ( вычисления)2) скачок ( функции)11. муз.1) ступень, тон2) интервал12. тж. pl мор.1) степс, гнездо ( мачты)2) редан13. = step fault14. тлв. уровень сигнала♢
to watch one's steps - действовать осторожно [ср. тж. 2, 1)]to follow in smb.'s steps - следовать чьему-л. примеру
2. [step] vone step at a time - ≅ поспешишь - людей насмешишь
1. шагать, ступатьto step high - а) ступать, высоко поднимая ноги (особ. о рысаке); б) шагать по-журавлиному
to step lightly [heavily, gracefully] - идти лёгкой [тяжёлой, грациозной] походкой
to step short - а) оступиться; б) сделать ложный шаг, ошибиться
to step between the wall and the armchair - протиснуться между стеной и креслом
to step between two men - а) протиснуться между двумя людьми; б) встать между двумя людьми
to step over an obstacle [over a stream, over a puddle, over the threshold] - перешагнуть через препятствие [через ручей, через лужу, через порог]
2. разг.1) уходить (тж. step along)I must be step ping, I must step along - мне пора идти
2) сбегать, убегать, дезертировать3. проходить небольшое расстояние, делать несколько шаговto step across a road [across a street] - переходить дорогу [улицу]
will you step inside? - зайдите, пожалуйста
step this way, please - сюда, пожалуйста
he stepped to the telephone - он подошёл /прошёл/ к телефону
he was asked to step inside and take a seat - его пригласили войти и сесть
4. делать па; танцеватьto step a dance [a minuet] - исполнять танец [менуэт]
this girl can really step! - эта девушка прекрасно танцует!
5. двигаться легко и быстро6. (on)1) наступатьto step on smb.'s foot - наступить кому-л. на ногу
2) нажиматьto step on the gas - разг. а) авт. дать газу; б) торопиться, спешить, «нажимать»
to step on the starter - авт. нажать на стартер
7. вымерять, отмерять шагами (тж. step off, step out)8. (into) достигать (чего-л.), получать (что-л.) сразу, одним махомto step into a good job [into a fortune] - неожиданно получить хорошую работу [-ее состояние]
9. делать ступеньки10. мор. ставить, устанавливать ( мачту)♢
step lively! - а ну, живей!, поворачивайся!step on it! - а) нажимай!; б) гони во весь дух!
to step on smb.'s toes - задеть чьи-л. чувства; ≅ наступить на любимую мозоль
Douglas could not attend the meeting, but Martin stepped into the breach at the last minute - Дуглас не мог прийти на собрание, но в последнюю минуту Мартин заменил его
to step into smb.'s shoes - унаследовать чьё-л. место
he stepped into his father's shoes - он занял место /сменил/ своего отца
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1. n1) крокstep for step (with smb.) — нога в ногу (з кимсь)
2) pl звук кроків3) хода4) коротка відстань; відстань в один крок5) алюр6) па (в танцях)7) просування; поступальний рух; хід8) підвищення по службі9) військ., розм. чергове звання10) вчинок; дія, захід; крок11) східець, щабель, приступка; підніжка; поріг; підйом12) pl драбина; тех. стрем'янка13) вкладиш (підшипника)16) муз. ступінь; тон17) інтервал19) реданstep bearing — підп'ятник; упорний підшипник
to follow in smb.'s steps — наслідувати чийсь приклад
one step at a time — хто спішить, той людей смішить
2. v1) крокувати, ступатиto step short — спіткнутися; перен. помилитися
2) розм. іти (собі), виходити3) розм. тікати, дезертирувати4) проходити невелику відстань, робити кілька кроківwill you step inside? — зайдіть, будь ласка
step this way, please — ідіть сюди, будь ласка
5) робити па (в танці)6) рухатися легко і швидко7) наступитиto step on smb.'s foot — наступити комусь на ногу (тж перен.)
8) натискатиto step on a gas — розм. дати газу, поспішати
9) вимірювати кроками (тж step off, step out)10) досягати (одержувати) щось відразу11) робити східці12) іти пішки13) мор. ставити щоглу в степеstep along — амер., розм. швидко рухатися
step aside — відходити убік; посторонитися; дати дорогу іншому
step back — відійти назад, зробити крок назад; перен. поступитися
step down — спуститися; зійти вниз; вийти (з екіпажа); ел. знизити напругу; амер., розм. піти у відставку
step forth, step forward — виступати (висуватися) уперед
step off — сходити; військ., розм. кидатися в атаку; амер., розм. зробити помилку; умерти
step out — виходити, ненадовго вийти з дому; ступати широкими кроками; прискорювати ходу; вийти за межі (from); вимірювати кроками
step over — заступити за лінію (біг); переступити
step up — підніматися угору (по сходах); підійти; залицятися; просувати, висувати; посилювати, підвищувати; прискорювати, збільшувати оберти; ел. підвищувати напругу; військ. кидатися в атаку
step lively! — мерщій!, хутчіше!
step on it! — натискай!, жени щодуху!
* * *I [step] n1) крокstep by step — крок за кроком; поступово; послідовно; східчасто
step for step (with smb) — нога в ногу ( з ким-небудь)
in step with — у ногу з ( ким-небудь); відповідно до ( чого-небудь); pl звук кроків; невелика відстань, відстань в один крок; слід ступні ( на піску)
2) ходаwatch your step! — не спіткніться!; вид кроку, крок
step away — бічний крок ( ковзанярський спорт); алюр; па ( у танці)
3) просування, хід; поступальний рух4)II [step] v1) крокувати, ступатиto step short — оступитися; зробити хибний крок, помилитися
2) іти ( геть), піти ( step along); тікати, дезертирувати3) проходити невелику відстань, робити декілька кроків4) робити па; танцювати6) (on) наступати (нaпp., на ногу); натискати7) виміряти, відміряти кроками (step off, step out)8) ( into) досягати ( чого-небудь), одержувати ( що-небудь) відразу, одним махом10) мop. ставити, встановлювати ( щоглу) -
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1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.)2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.)3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.)4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.)5) (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.)6) (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.)7) (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.)
2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.)- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step
step1 n1. paso2. escalón / peldaño3. paso / medidastep2 vb1. dar un paso / andarstep this way, please pase por aquí, por favor2. pisartr[step]■ we're learning a new step at dancing classes estamos aprendiendo un nuevo paso en las clases de baile2 (distance) paso3 (move, act) paso■ what's the next step? ¿cuál es el próximo paso?5 (degree on scale, stage in process) peldaño, escalón nombre masculino, paso■ she's gone up another step on the career ladder ha ascendido otro peldaño en la escala profesional6 (stair) escalón nombre masculino, peldaño, grada; (of ladder) escalón nombre masculino, travesaño; (of vehicle) estribo1 (move, walk) dar un paso, andar2 (tread) pisar1 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (stepladder) escalera de tijera\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLevery step of the way en todo momento, desde principio a finstep by step paso a paso, poco a pocostep on it!, step on the gas! ¡date prisa!, ¡pisa a fondo!to be one step ahead llevar la ventajato step into somebody's shoes pasar a ocupar el puesto de alguiento step into the breach llenar el huecoa step up un ascenso1) : dar un pasostep this way, please: pase por aquí, por favorhe stepped outside: salió2)to step on : pisarstep n1) : paso mstep by step: paso por paso2) stair: escalón m, peldaño m3) rung: escalón m, travesaño m4) measure, move: medida f, paso mto take steps: tomar medidas5) stride: paso mwith a quick step: con paso rápidon.• escalera s.f.• escalón s.m.• estribo s.m.• estribo de un coche s.m.• etapa s.f.• gestión s.f.• grada s.f.• grado s.m.• medida s.f.• paso s.m.• patada s.f.• peldaño s.m.• trámite s.m.v.• andar v.(§pret: anduv-)• escalonar v.• medir a pasos v.• pisar v.
I step1) c (footstep, pace) paso mto take a step forward — dar* un paso adelante
to follow in somebody's steps — seguir* los pasos de alguien
to be/keep one step ahead: they're one step ahead of us nos llevan cierta ventaja; he tries to keep one step ahead of his students trata de que sus alumnos no lo aventajen; to watch one's step (be cautious, behave well) andarse* con cuidado or con pie de plomo; watch your step — ( when walking) mira por dónde caminas
2)a) c ( of dance) paso mb) u (in marching, walking) paso mto be in/out of step — llevar/no llevar el paso; ( in dancing) llevar/no llevar el compás or el ritmo
to break step — romper* el paso
in/out of step with somebody/something: the leaders are out of step with the wishes of the majority — los líderes no sintonizan con los deseos de la mayoría
3) ( distance) (no pl)to take steps (to + inf) — tomar medidas (para + inf)
5)the museum steps — la escalinata or las escaleras del museo
a flight of steps — un tramo m de escalera
6) ca) ( degree in scale) peldaño m, escalón mb) (AmE Mus)whole step — tono m
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would you step inside/outside for a moment? — ¿quiere pasar/salir un momento?
to step IN/ON something — pisar algo
sorry, I stepped on your toe — perdón, te pisé
to step on it o on the gas — (colloq) darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL), meterle (AmL fam)
Phrasal Verbs:- step in- step out- step up[step]1. N1) (=movement) (lit, fig) paso m; (=sound) paso m, pisada fhe heard steps outside — oyó pasos or pisadas fuera
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it's a big step for him — es un gran paso or salto para él•
step by step — (lit, fig) poco a poco•
to be a step closer to doing sth — estar más cerca de hacer algo•
at every step — (lit, fig) a cada paso•
the first step is to decide... — el primer paso es decidir...•
to follow in sb's steps — seguir los pasos de algn•
I would go one step further and make all guns illegal — yo iría aún más lejos y prohibiría todo tipo de armas de fuego•
what's the next step? — ¿cuál es el siguiente paso?•
a step towards peace — un paso hacia la paz•
to turn one's steps towards sth — dirigir los pasos hacia algo•
it's a step up in his career — es un ascenso en su carrera profesional•
to watch one's step — (lit, fig) ir con cuidado- be one step ahead of sbfalse 1., 1), spring 1., 4)2) (in dancing, marching) paso m•
to break step — romper el paso•
he quickly fell into step beside me — no tardó en ajustar su paso al mío•
to be in step with sb — (lit) llevar el paso de algnthe bright colours are perfectly in step with the current mood — los colores vivos reflejan perfectamente al clima actual
to be/keep in step (with) — (in marching) llevar el paso (de); (in dance) llevar el compás or ritmo (de)
to get out of step — (in march) perder el paso; (in dance) perder el ritmo or compás
- be out of step with sth/sb- fall or get out of step with sth/sb3) (=distance) paso mI'm just a step away if you need me — si me necesitas, solo estoy a un paso
it's a good step or quite a step to the village * — el pueblo queda bastante lejos
4) (=footprint) huella f5) (=measure) medida f•
to take steps — tomar medidas6) (=stair) peldaño m, escalón m; (on bus) peldaño m, estribo m; (also: doorstep) escalón m de la puertaI'll meet you on the library steps — quedamos en los escalones or la escalinata de la biblioteca
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a flight of stone steps — un tramo de escalera or de escalones de piedra7) steps (=stepladder) escalera f (de mano/de tijera)to get onto the next step in the salary scale — ascender un peldaño or subir de grado en la escala salarial
9) (also: step aerobics) step m10) (US) (Mus) tono m2. VI1) (=walk)•
won't you step inside? — ¿no quiere pasar?•
he stepped into the room — entró en la habitaciónhe stepped into his slippersousers — se puso las zapatillas/los pantalones
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to step off a bus/planeain — bajarse de un autobús/aviónen•
as he stepped onto the pavement... — al poner el pie en la acera...•
as she stepped out of the car — al bajar del coche•
I had to step outside for a breath of fresh air — tuve que salir fuera a tomar el aire•
to step over sth — pasar por encima de algo- step out of lineshoe2) (=tread)•
to step in/on sth — pisar algostep on it! * — (=hurry up) ¡date prisa!, ¡ponte las pilas! *, ¡apúrate! (LAm); (Aut) ¡acelera!
to step on the accelerator (Brit) —
toestep on the gas — (US) pisar el acelerador
3.CPDstep aerobics N — step m
step change N — cambio m radical
- step in- step out- step up* * *
I [step]1) c (footstep, pace) paso mto take a step forward — dar* un paso adelante
to follow in somebody's steps — seguir* los pasos de alguien
to be/keep one step ahead: they're one step ahead of us nos llevan cierta ventaja; he tries to keep one step ahead of his students trata de que sus alumnos no lo aventajen; to watch one's step (be cautious, behave well) andarse* con cuidado or con pie de plomo; watch your step — ( when walking) mira por dónde caminas
2)a) c ( of dance) paso mb) u (in marching, walking) paso mto be in/out of step — llevar/no llevar el paso; ( in dancing) llevar/no llevar el compás or el ritmo
to break step — romper* el paso
in/out of step with somebody/something: the leaders are out of step with the wishes of the majority — los líderes no sintonizan con los deseos de la mayoría
3) ( distance) (no pl)to take steps (to + inf) — tomar medidas (para + inf)
5)the museum steps — la escalinata or las escaleras del museo
a flight of steps — un tramo m de escalera
6) ca) ( degree in scale) peldaño m, escalón mb) (AmE Mus)whole step — tono m
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would you step inside/outside for a moment? — ¿quiere pasar/salir un momento?
to step IN/ON something — pisar algo
sorry, I stepped on your toe — perdón, te pisé
to step on it o on the gas — (colloq) darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL), meterle (AmL fam)
Phrasal Verbs:- step in- step out- step up -
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step
1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.)2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.)3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.)4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.)5) (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.)6) (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.)7) (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.)
2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.)- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step
step1 n1. paso2. escalón / peldaño3. paso / medidastep2 vb1. dar un paso / andarstep this way, please pase por aquí, por favor2. pisartr[step]■ we're learning a new step at dancing classes estamos aprendiendo un nuevo paso en las clases de baile2 (distance) paso3 (move, act) paso■ what's the next step? ¿cuál es el próximo paso?5 (degree on scale, stage in process) peldaño, escalón nombre masculino, paso■ she's gone up another step on the career ladder ha ascendido otro peldaño en la escala profesional6 (stair) escalón nombre masculino, peldaño, grada; (of ladder) escalón nombre masculino, travesaño; (of vehicle) estribo1 (move, walk) dar un paso, andar2 (tread) pisar1 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (stepladder) escalera de tijera\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLevery step of the way en todo momento, desde principio a finstep by step paso a paso, poco a pocostep on it!, step on the gas! ¡date prisa!, ¡pisa a fondo!to be one step ahead llevar la ventajato step into somebody's shoes pasar a ocupar el puesto de alguiento step into the breach llenar el huecoa step up un ascenso1) : dar un pasostep this way, please: pase por aquí, por favorhe stepped outside: salió2)to step on : pisarstep n1) : paso mstep by step: paso por paso2) stair: escalón m, peldaño m3) rung: escalón m, travesaño m4) measure, move: medida f, paso mto take steps: tomar medidas5) stride: paso mwith a quick step: con paso rápidon.• escalera s.f.• escalón s.m.• estribo s.m.• estribo de un coche s.m.• etapa s.f.• gestión s.f.• grada s.f.• grado s.m.• medida s.f.• paso s.m.• patada s.f.• peldaño s.m.• trámite s.m.v.• andar v.(§pret: anduv-)• escalonar v.• medir a pasos v.• pisar v.
I step1) c (footstep, pace) paso mto take a step forward — dar* un paso adelante
to follow in somebody's steps — seguir* los pasos de alguien
to be/keep one step ahead: they're one step ahead of us nos llevan cierta ventaja; he tries to keep one step ahead of his students trata de que sus alumnos no lo aventajen; to watch one's step (be cautious, behave well) andarse* con cuidado or con pie de plomo; watch your step — ( when walking) mira por dónde caminas
2)a) c ( of dance) paso mb) u (in marching, walking) paso mto be in/out of step — llevar/no llevar el paso; ( in dancing) llevar/no llevar el compás or el ritmo
to break step — romper* el paso
in/out of step with somebody/something: the leaders are out of step with the wishes of the majority — los líderes no sintonizan con los deseos de la mayoría
3) ( distance) (no pl)to take steps (to + inf) — tomar medidas (para + inf)
5)the museum steps — la escalinata or las escaleras del museo
a flight of steps — un tramo m de escalera
6) ca) ( degree in scale) peldaño m, escalón mb) (AmE Mus)whole step — tono m
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would you step inside/outside for a moment? — ¿quiere pasar/salir un momento?
to step IN/ON something — pisar algo
sorry, I stepped on your toe — perdón, te pisé
to step on it o on the gas — (colloq) darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL), meterle (AmL fam)
Phrasal Verbs:- step in- step out- step up[step]N ABBR = Science and Technology for Environmental Protection* * *
I [step]1) c (footstep, pace) paso mto take a step forward — dar* un paso adelante
to follow in somebody's steps — seguir* los pasos de alguien
to be/keep one step ahead: they're one step ahead of us nos llevan cierta ventaja; he tries to keep one step ahead of his students trata de que sus alumnos no lo aventajen; to watch one's step (be cautious, behave well) andarse* con cuidado or con pie de plomo; watch your step — ( when walking) mira por dónde caminas
2)a) c ( of dance) paso mb) u (in marching, walking) paso mto be in/out of step — llevar/no llevar el paso; ( in dancing) llevar/no llevar el compás or el ritmo
to break step — romper* el paso
in/out of step with somebody/something: the leaders are out of step with the wishes of the majority — los líderes no sintonizan con los deseos de la mayoría
3) ( distance) (no pl)to take steps (to + inf) — tomar medidas (para + inf)
5)the museum steps — la escalinata or las escaleras del museo
a flight of steps — un tramo m de escalera
6) ca) ( degree in scale) peldaño m, escalón mb) (AmE Mus)whole step — tono m
II
would you step inside/outside for a moment? — ¿quiere pasar/salir un momento?
to step IN/ON something — pisar algo
sorry, I stepped on your toe — perdón, te pisé
to step on it o on the gas — (colloq) darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL), meterle (AmL fam)
Phrasal Verbs:- step in- step out- step up -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skridt; trin2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skridt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) trin4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) trin5) (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.) trappe; trin; -trin6) (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.) skridt; trin7) (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.) skridt2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) træde- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skridt; trin2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skridt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) trin4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) trin5) (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.) trappe; trin; -trin6) (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.) skridt; trin7) (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.) skridt2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) træde- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
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step 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skritt, trinn2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skritt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) fot(trinn), skritt4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) dansetrinn5) (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.) (trappe)trinn6) (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.) skritt, steg7) (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.) skritt, forholdsregel, tiltak2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) ta et skritt, gå, komme- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's stepforholdsregel--------fotspor--------skritt--------trappetrinnIsubst. \/step\/1) skritt, steg, trinn, fjed (gammeldags)2) (lyden av) fottrinn, fotslag, trinn3) gange, måte å gå på4) fotspor5) skritt, tiltak, foranstaltning, forholdsregel6) trappetrinn, stigetrinn, stigbrett, stigtrinn, vogntrinn7) skritt, grad, hakk, trinn (på rangstigen), rang8) ( musikk) trinn (i skala)9) ( mineralogi e.l.) avsats, benk10) (danse)trinn, steppbreak step bryte takten, falle ut av takten, komme ut av taktenfall into step falle inn i rytmen, komme i taktflight of steps trapp, yttertrappget one's step ( militærvesen) bli forfremmetin step i taktkeep (in) step with holde tritt med, gå i takt medout of step i utakt, ute av rytme(n)step by step eller by steps skritt for skritt, trinnvissteps trapptake steps ta\/gå til skritt, ta forholdsregler, treffe tiltakwatch\/mind one's step gå forsiktig, se seg for ( overført) være forsiktig, se\/tenke seg nøye om, gå forsiktig til verksIIverb \/step\/1) skritte, tre, ta et skritt, stige2) komme, gå3) trå, tråkke4) forsyne med trinn, avtrappe, anlegge trinnvis (i terrasser)5) steppe, danse (steppdans)step aside gå\/tre til siden ( overført) tre\/trekke seg tilbakestep down gå\/komme\/stige ned ( overført) tre\/trekke seg tilbake sette ned gradvis, minke gradvis, senkestep forward stige\/tre fremstep in komme\/gå\/stige\/tre inn gripe inn, ta affærestep into one's heritance ta sin arv i besittelsestep it danse gå til fotsstep on it! ( hverdagslig) gi mer gass!, klampen i bånn!, full spiker! skynd deg!, få opp farten!step out gå ut(enfor) lange ut, gå fort(ere), skritte (godt) ut skritte opp(amer., hverdagslig) gå ut, være ute og more seg, treffe folkstep this way! vær så god, (kom) denne veienstep up gå frem, gjøre tilnærmelserøke, øke gradvisstep up a mast sette en mast i spor(et), reise en mast -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) passo2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) passo3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) passo4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) passo5) (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.) degrau6) (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.) avanço7) (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.) medida2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) caminhar- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *[step] n 1 passo. it hurts at every step / dói a cada passo. 2 distância de um passo. 3 pequena distância, pulo. 4 andar, pisada. 5 marcha. 6 degrau. 7 som de passos. 8 rasto, pegada. 9 ação, medida. 10 grau, incremento. 11 Mus intervalo. 12 combinação de passos ou movimentos (em dança). 13 steps escada, degraus. 14 fase, etapa. 15 fig exemplo, trilha. • vt+vi 1 andar, dar um passo. 2 pisar, pôr os pés. 3 medir em passos (distância). 4 colocar em degraus ou em forma de escada, graduar, escalonar. 5 coll andar depressa. 6 entrar. step this way please / por favor, entre aqui! door step soleira da porta, limiar. he lets them step all over him ele atura tudo. he stepped up to her ele aproximou-se dela. in step a) no mesmo passo. b) fig de acordo. mind the step! cuidado, degrau! out of step a) fora do passo. b) fig em desacordo. step by step passo a passo, gradativamente. step on it! coll pé na tábua! vamos! to be one step ahead fig estar um passo à frente. to break step perder o passo. to fall into step pegar o passo, acompanhar o passo. to get out of step perder o passo. to keep step manter o passo. to step aside a) dar passagem. b) demitir-se, abdicar (de um cargo). to step back retroceder, recuar. to step down a) descer. b) demitir-se, abdicar (de um cargo). to step forward avançar, dar um passo para a frente. to step in a) entrar. b) intervir, interferir. he stepped in just in time / fig ele agiu no momento oportuno. to step into someone’s shoes substituir, tomar o lugar de alguém. to step into the breach entrar na brecha. to step off medir os passos. to step on a) pisar, calcar, tripudiar. b) apressar-se. to step out a) acelerar os passos, andar depressa, apear, apear-se (de veículo). b) Amer coll sair com moça, sair para divertir-se, sair por um período curto. to step out of line sair da linha, comportar-se mal. to step round to someone fazer uma visita rápida a alguém. to step up Amer aumentar (a produção). to take steps tomar medidas, providenciar. to watch one’s step tomar cuidado. -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) korak2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) korak3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) korak4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) korak5) (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.) stopnica6) (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.) korak7) (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.) korak2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) stopiti- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *I [step]nounkorak, dolžina koraka; način korakanja ali hoje; plesni korak; stopinja (noge); stopnica, prečka pri lestvi; plural lestev; plural koraki, tek, pot; figuratively korak, ukrep, mera; nautical luknja, v katero se postavi jambor; figuratively stopnja; čin (zlasti vojaški), napredovanje, povišanje; music interval; mechanics spodnje ležišče osistep by step — korak za korakom, postopomaa false step — napačen korak, spodrsljaj, figuratively napaka, napačna potezain his steps — po njegovih stopinjah, figuratively po njegovem primeru (vzgledu, vzoru)a rash step — prenagljen, nepremišljen korak (dejanje)when did he get his step? — kdaj je napredoval (v službi)?to keep step, to be in step with — držati korak smind the step! — pazi(te), stopnica!mind (watch) your step! figuratively pazi, kaj delaš!to turn one's steps to — ubrati, usmeriti korake proti, kII [step]intransitive verbstopati, stopiti, korakati, napraviti korak(e); iti; z nogo pritisniti (on na); figuratively brez truda priti ( into do); transitive verb napraviti (plesne) korake; meriti (razdaljo) s koraki; opremiti s stopnicami; nautical postaviti jambor v njegovo luknjo na ladijskem krovuto step it — stopiti; plesatito step lively, to step on it, to step on the gas American slang pohiteti, podvizati se, plin datiI must be stepping colloquially zdaj moram itistep this way! — stopite semkaj, za menoj!to step through a dance — narediti plesne korake kakega plesa; -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skref2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skref; smáspölur3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) fótatak4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) dansspor5) (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.) þrep, trappa6) (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.) (þróunar)skref7) (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.) ráðstöfun2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) stíga, taka skref- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) solis2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) neliels attālums; pāris soļu3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) soļi4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) dejas solis, raksts5) (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.) pakāpiens6) (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.) solis; pakāpiens7) (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.) rīcība; pasākums; solis2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) likt soli; soļot- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *solis; soļi, gaita; pēda; dejas solis; rīcība; pakāpiens; sastatņu kāpnes; pakāpe; pēdu nospiedums; soļot; likt soli -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) žingsnis2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) žingsnis3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) žingsnis4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) žingsnis5) (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.) laiptelis6) (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.) pažanga, žingsnis7) (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.) priemonė, dalykas2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) žengti- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) krok2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) krok3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) krok4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) krok5) (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.) schod6) (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.) krok7) (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.) (zá)krok2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) (vy)jít- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *• krok -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) krok2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) krok3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) krok4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) krok5) (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.) schod6) (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.) krok7) (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.) (zá)krok2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) vyjsť- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *• vstúpit• vykrocit• zatancovat• zasadit• zákrok• schod• šliapat• schodky• stupnovitý• stupnový• stúpit• stúpat• stupaj• stopa• stupen• stupnovito osadit• tancovat• urobit stupne• tanecný krok• terasovito usporiadat• priecka• prekrocit• prejst• klesat• interval• jednanie• íst rýchlo• cin• chôdza• robit kroky• opovrhovat• osadenie• pocin• krácat• kroky• krok• krôcik• odstupnovat• opatrenie -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) pas2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) pas3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) pas4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) pas5) (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.) treaptă6) (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.) pas7) (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.) măsură2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) a păşi- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step -
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[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) βήμα2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) βήμα3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) βήμα,βηματισμός4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) βήμα(χορού)5) (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.) σκαλί6) (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.) βήμα/σκαλί7) (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.) ενέργεια,μέτρο2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) βαδίζω,βηματίζω- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step
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step — [step] n. [ME steppe < OE stepe, akin to Ger stapf < IE base * steb(h) , post (> STAMP): basic sense “to stamp feet”] 1. the act of moving and placing the foot forward, backward, sideways, up, or down, as in walking, dancing, or climbing … English World dictionary
Step — Step, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Stepped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stepping}.] [AS. st[ae]ppan; akin to OFries. steppa, D. stappen to step, stap a step, OHG. stepfen to step, G. stapfe a footstep, OHG. stapfo, G. stufe a step to step on; cf. Gr. ? to shake… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
step — ► NOUN 1) an act of lifting and setting down the foot or alternate feet, as in walking. 2) the distance covered by a step. 3) informal a short and easily walked distance. 4) a flat surface on which to place one s foot when moving from one level… … English terms dictionary
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Step grate — Step Step, n. [AS. st[ae]pe. See {Step}, v. i.] 1. An advance or movement made by one removal of the foot; a pace. [1913 Webster] 2. A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a round of a ladder.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
step — n. movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down in another place; distance covered by moving one foot ahead of the other; short distance; stair; stage in a process v. move by lifting the foot and setting it down in another spot; walk;… … English contemporary dictionary
step — stepless, adj. steplike, adj. /step/, n., v., stepped, stepping. n. 1. a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as… … Universalium
step — [[t]stɛp[/t]] n. v. stepped, step•ping 1) a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking or dancing 2) such a movement… … From formal English to slang
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 — step1 W2S2 [step] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(movement)¦ 2¦(action)¦ 3¦(in a process)¦ 4¦(stair)¦ 5¦(distance)¦ 6¦(sound)¦ 7¦(dancing)¦ 8 in step 9 out of step 10 watch your step … Dictionary of contemporary English