What does step-in mean?
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step-in
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Princeton's WordNet
pantie, panty, scanty, step-inverb
short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
intervene, step in, interfere, interposeverb
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
"Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"
substitute, deputize, deputise, step inverb
act as a substitute
"She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"
Wiktionary
step-innoun
An item of clothing which one steps into to put on; specifically, women's panties.
Etymology: From step + in.
ChatGPT
step-in
Step-in generally refers to the act of becoming involved or taking on a role in a particular situation, often in order to help or intervene in some manner. Depending on the context, it could also refer to the act of wearing or using something such as a binding or piece of protective equipment by stepping or inserting into it.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of step-in in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of step-in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of step-in in a Sentence
I view this as an organic step in the right direction, but not a revolution with big winners or losers.
The first step in censorship is Chinas Weibo can't talk about the censorship. Chinas Weibo're not allowed to disclose it unless told to [ by the government ].
That's a big step in the right direction, mLR still has a way to go. It's still in its infancy but it is certainly a pathway into the top levels.
The guys all believe that well get through it, itll help being together getting through it. Today is probably the very first small step in that direction, but its going to take time.
Germany’s phase-out of nuclear power is a historic event and an overdue step in energy terms, it is high time that we leave the nuclear age behind and consistently organize the renewable age.
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- passo-aPortuguese
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