Synonym: pace, tread, walk. Similar words: step by step, in step, step up, stem, steam, steak, steep, steer. Meaning: [step] 
n. 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. the distance covered by a step 3. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down 4. support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway 5. relative position in a graded series 6. a short distance 7. the sound of a step of someone walking 8. a musical interval of two semitones 9. a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface 10. a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed 11. a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance. v. 1. shift or move by taking a step 2. put down or press the foot, place the foot 3. cause (a computer) to execute a single command 4. treat badly 5. furnish with steps 6. move with one's feet in a specific manner 7. walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner 8. place (a ship's mast) in its step 9. measure (distances) by pacing 10. move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation.
n. 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. the distance covered by a step 3. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down 4. support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway 5. relative position in a graded series 6. a short distance 7. the sound of a step of someone walking 8. a musical interval of two semitones 9. a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface 10. a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed 11. a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance. v. 1. shift or move by taking a step 2. put down or press the foot, place the foot 3. cause (a computer) to execute a single command 4. treat badly 5. furnish with steps 6. move with one's feet in a specific manner 7. walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner 8. place (a ship's mast) in its step 9. measure (distances) by pacing 10. move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation. 
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181, There was a smile on her face and a spring in her step.
182, He's the first man to step foot on the moon.
183, The newspaper made the bold move/took the bold step of publishing the names of the men involved.
184, These negotiations are the first step toward reaching an agreement.
185, Many considered the changes to the welfare laws a regressive step.
186, This type of training is out of step with changes in the industry.
187, He urged donors to step up their efforts to send aid to Somalia.
188, It's time for me to step aside and let a younger person become chairman.
189, He caught her up and fell into step beside her.
190, The closure of the factory is a retrograde step .
191, If you tell a person to "step on it" or "throw on your coat," they may take you literally, with disastrous consequences.
192, A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students.
193, Successful travel is partly a matter of keeping one step ahead of the crowd.
194, Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting.
195, For every year you've worked here you go up another step on the salary scale.
196, I am not rushing things and I'm taking it step by step.sentencedict.com
197, The new measures are seen by some as a major step backwards.
198, Prospects for effecting real political change seemed to have taken a major step backwards.
199, He is unwilling to step aside in favour of a younger person.
200, We are to meet in December to carry the discussions a step further.
201, May I step inside and have a talk with you?
202, Greece moved a step closer to the World Cup finals with last night's win.
203, Drug companies influence the scientific process every step of the way .
204, You'd better step back and let them settle their own disputes.
205, They fell into step, walking shoulder to shoulder with their heads bent against the rain.
206, The organizing committee is appealing for volunteers to step forward.
207, When everything is running smoothly, why must he step in and foul thing up?
208, There's been a definite spring in his step ever since he met Joanna.
209, This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction.
210, The President took the unusual step of altering his prepared speech in order to condemn the terrorist attack.