step
//stɛp//
Noun
A single movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place, as in walking or running.
She took a step forward.
A flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place one's foot when moving from one level to another.
Be careful not to trip on the bottom step.
A measure or action taken in order to achieve a particular purpose or goal.
We need to take steps to reduce pollution.
A stage in a process or sequence of events.
The first step is to gather all the information.
The distance covered by a single step.
The door is just a few steps away.
Verb
To lift and set down one's foot or one foot after another in order to walk or move somewhere.
She stepped carefully over the puddle.
To place or press one's foot on or in something.
Be careful not to step in the puddle.
To move a short distance in a particular direction.
She stepped closer to the window to get a better view.