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1 step out
(to walk with a long(er) and (more) energetic stride.) a iuţi pasul -
2 step
[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 -
3 out of step
((of two or more people walking together) with, without the same foot going forward at the same time: to march in step; Keep in step!; He got out of step.) în pas; rupere de ritm -
4 pace
[peis] 1. noun1) (a step: He took a pace forward.) pas2) (speed of movement: a fast pace.) viteză; mers2. verb(to walk backwards and forwards (across): He paced up and down.) a păşi- keep pace with
- pace out
- put someone through his paces
- set the pace
- show one's paces
См. также в других словарях:
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