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Oxford 5000 vocabulary |A1|SPEAKING vocabularyWRITING vocabulary Twelve Step (also Twelve Step program), 12-step (program) noun [countable]
step /step/ noun
step verb (past tense and past participle stepped, present participle stepping) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]
step- /step/ prefix
پله
گام برداشتن، با گام پیمودن، پاشنه کفش، کف پله، گام، مرحله، صدای پا، رکاب، پلکان، رتبه، درجه، قدم برداشتن، قدم زدن، علوم مهندسی: سر سطر، کامپیوتر: مرحله، قرار دادن دکل درحفره مخصوص، عمران: پله، قانون فقه: پایه، شیمی: جزء واکنش، روانشناسی: مرحله، ورزش: شیب تند دامنه، علوم نظامی: قدم رو، پا گرفتن در رژه، پا گرفتن
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Advanced Persian Dictionary مهندسی صنایع: تولید: گام - مرحله
الکترونیک: گام، مرحله،
کامپیوتر: جزی واکنش،
شیمی: گام برداشتن، با گام پیمودن، پله، گام، قدم، مرحله، رتبه، پاشنه کفش، کف پله، سر سطر،
علوم مهندسی: قدم، پله، رتبه، مرحله، پایه،
حقوق: قراردادن دکل درحفره مخصوص ،شیب تند دامنه،
ورزشی: قدم، قدم رو،
علوم نظامی: پله،
عمران: گام، مرحله،
روانشناسی: گام، مرحله، پله، قدم، صدای پا، پله، رکاب، پلکان، رتبه، درجه، قدم برداشتن، قدم زدن
کامپیوتر: گام
[TahlilGaran] Persian Dictionary ▲
Synonyms & Related Words step[noun]Synonyms:- footstep, footfall, footprint, pace, print, stride, track
- stage, move, phase, point
- action, act, deed, expedient, means, measure, move
- degree, level, rank
[verb]Synonyms:- walk, move, pace, tread
Related Words: act,
action,
motion
English Thesaurus: action, act, act of violence/kindness/defiance etc, activities, behaviour, ... [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
English Dictionary Twelve Step (
also Twelve Step program),
12-step (program) noun [countable] a method of helping people stop drinking alcohol, using drugs etc, developed by Alcoholics Anonymous
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
I. step1 S2 W1 /step/
noun[
Language: Old English;
Origin: stæpe]
1. MOVEMENT [countable] the movement you make when you put one foot in front of or behind the other when walking:
a video of baby’s first steps He took one step and fell.step back/forwards/towards etc Tom took a step back and held the door open. I had to retrace my steps (=go back the way I came) several times before I found the shop.2. ACTION [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed
step in (doing) something This is the first step in reforming the welfare system.step to do something The president took immediate steps to stop the fighting.step towards an important step towards peace3. IN A PROCESS [countable] a stage in a process, or a position on a scale:
Each book goes up one step in difficulty. Record your result, and go on to step 3.step in the next step in the process Drug companies influence the scientific process every step of the way (=during every stage). Describe step by step (=describing each stage) how you went about achieving your goal. Moving to Cottage Grove represented a definite step up (=something that is better than you had before) for my parents. He saw the job as a step down (=something that is worse than he had before).4. STAIR [countable] a flat narrow piece of wood or stone, especially one in a series, that you put your foot on when you are going up or down, especially outside a building:
Jenny sat on the step in front of the house, waiting. He climbed the wooden steps and rang the bell. a flight of (=set of) broad stone steps ⇒
doorstep1(1)
5. DISTANCE [countable] the short distance you move when you take a step while walking
Synonym : pace:
Roy was standing only a few steps away.6. SOUND [countable] the sound you make when you put your foot down while walking
Synonym : footstep:
I heard a step in the corridor.7. DANCING [countable] a movement of your feet in dancing:
the steps for the Charleston8. in step a) having ideas or actions that are like those of other people
in step with He isn’t in step with ordinary voters. b) moving your feet so that your right foot goes forward at the same time as people you are walking with
9. out of step a) having ideas or actions that are different from those of other people
out of step with This type of training is out of step with changes in the industry. b) moving your feet in a different way from people you are walking with
10. watch your step (
also mind your step British English)
a) to be careful about what you say or how you behave:
You’d better watch your step – he’s the boss here. b) to be careful when you are walking:
Mind your step – the railing’s loose.11. fall into step (with somebody) a) to start walking beside someone at the same speed as them:
Maggie fell into step beside her. b) to start thinking or doing the same as other people:
The administration has fallen into step with its European allies on this issue.12. be/keep/stay one step ahead (of somebody) a) to be better prepared for something or know more about something than someone else:
A good teacher is always at least one step ahead of his students. b) to manage not to be caught by someone who is trying to find or catch you
13. WAY SOMEBODY WALKS [countable usually singular] the way someone walks, which often tells you how they are feeling:
Gianni’s usual bouncy step14. steps [plural] British English a
stepladder15. EXERCISE [uncountable] a type of exercise you do by walking onto and off a flat piece of equipment around 15–30
centimetres high:
a step class16. MUSIC [countable] American English the difference in
pitch between two musical notes that are separated by one
key on the piano
Synonym : tone British English [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
II. step2 S3 W3 verb (
past tense and past participle stepped,
present participle stepping)
[intransitive always + adverb/preposition]1. to raise one foot and put it down in front of or behind the other one in order to walk or move
step forward/back/down/into etc He stepped back to let me through. I stepped outside and closed the door. Mr. Ives? Please step this way (=walk in the direction I am showing you).2. to bring your foot down on something
Synonym : tread British Englishstep in/on etc I accidentally stepped in a puddle. You’re stepping on my foot.3. step on sb’s toes to offend or upset someone, especially by trying to do their work:
I’m not worried about stepping on anybody’s toes.4. step out of line to behave badly by breaking rules or disobeying orders
5. step on it (
also step on the gas American English)
spoken to drive faster
⇒
step into the breach at
breach1(7)
step down (
also step aside)
phrasal verb to leave your job or official position, because you want to or because you think you should:
Morris should step aside until the investigation is completed.step down as Eve Johnson has stepped down as chairperson.step down from He was forced to step down from his post.step forward phrasal verb to come and offer help, information etc:
Police are appealing for witnesses to step forward.step in phrasal verb to become involved in an activity, discussion, or disagreement, sometimes in order to stop trouble
Synonym : intervene:
The military may step in if the crisis continues. Parents have stepped in to provide homework help in the afternoon program.step into something phrasal verb to start doing something, or become involved in a situation:
Sally stepped into the role of team leader.step out phrasal verb to leave your home or office for a short time
Synonym : pop out British English:
She’s just stepped out for a few minutes.step up phrasal verb1. step something ↔ up to increase the amount of an activity or the speed of a process in order to improve a situation:
The health department is stepping up efforts to reduce teenage smoking. stepped-up security at airports2. (
also step up to the plate)
especially American English to agree to help someone or to be responsible for doing something:
Residents will have to step up if they want to rid this area of crime. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
step- /step/
prefix[
Language: Old English;
Origin: steop-]
used to show that someone is related to you not by birth but because a parent has married again:
her stepdad the problems of stepfamilies [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Collocations step nounI. in walking, running, etc. ADJ. large, small | heavy, light | quick, slow | hesitant | involuntary I gasped and took an involuntary step backwards.
careful | unsteady VERB + STEP go, take He'd only gone a few steps, when he realized he'd left his wallet behind.
retrace You might find your ticket if you retrace your steps back to the car. PREP. ~ (away) from She was only a step away from the cliff edge.
~ towards He took a hesitant step towards her. PHRASES a spring in your step I had a spring in my step when I walked into that office for the last time.
a step ahead/behind He lagged a few steps behind.
a step back/backwards/forward/sideways, a step closer/nearer, with each/every step He grew fainter with every step. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
step II. in dancing ADJ. dance | jive, tango, etc. VERB + STEP execute, perform He executed some jive steps on the pavement.
learn | keep in She had trouble keeping in step. PREP. in ~, out of ~ (with) He was out of step with the music. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
step III. action taken in order to achieve sth ADJ. big, considerable, giant, huge, massive | small | critical, crucial, decisive, essential, great, important, key, major, vital | first, initial, preliminary | final, last | additional, further, next What's the next step?
logical, necessary, reasonable We shall take all necessary steps to prevent public disorder.
active | forward, positive | backward, retrograde The new law is seen by many as a backward step.
bold, brave, reckless | dramatic, drastic, extraordinary, rare, unprecedented, unusual | irreversible, irrevocable It suddenly struck her that having a baby was an irrevocable step.
careful, precautionary | faltering, tentative They have taken their first tentative steps towards democracy.
practical | welcome | immediate, urgent I shall take immediate steps to have this matter put right.
false One false step could mean disaster. VERB + STEP go, make, take | follow If you follow all the steps, nothing will go wrong. PREP. ~ in The move was a first step in establishing a union.
~ to/towards The talks mark a step towards peace. PHRASES bring sth/be/come/move a step closer/nearer (to sth) Greece moved a step closer to the World Cup finals with last night's win.
a short step from/to sth It's only a short step from this disorder to complete chaos.
a step back/backwards/forward The offer constitutes a considerable step forward.
step by step a step-by-step guide to setting up an aquarium
a step further If he goes one step further with this crazy idea, I'll resign.
a step in the right direction The new speed limit does not solve the problem, but it is a step in the right direction.
a step on the road/way to sth [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
step IV. on stairs, a ladder, etc. ADJ. bottom, top VERB + STEP mind Mind the step! PREP. on a/the ~ She paused on the top step. PHRASES a step down/up There are three steps down to the garden. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
step V. steps: set of steps ADJ. front | back | outside QUANT. flight You have to go up four flights of steps to get up to the roof. VERB + STEP ascend, climb, go/run, etc. up, mount She went up a flight of steps to the side entrance.
descend, go/run, etc. down STEP + VERB lead to sth The front steps lead to an enormous terrace. PREP. ~ (down/up) to the steps down to the pool PHRASES the bottom/foot/top of the steps [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
step verb ADV. briskly, quickly | hastily, smartly He stepped back smartly from the edge.
slowly | silently | delicately, lightly | carefully, gingerly He stepped gingerly over the cat.
boldly | aside, away, back, close, down, forward, inside, out, outside Would you like to step inside for a few minutes? PREP. across, from, in, in front of, into, on, onto, out of, over, past, through, towards Don't step in the puddle. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
Thesaurus move to go to a different place, or change the position of your body:
Sarah moved away from the window. Every time I move I get a pain in my left shoulder.sway to move slowly from one side to the other:
The branches swayed in the wind. Donny swayed drunkenly as he walked back to his car.rock to move repeatedly from one side to another, with small gentle movements:
He rocked backward and forward in his chair. The boat rocked from side to side with the waves.wobble to move unsteadily from side to side:
The bike wobbled a bit, but she soon got it under control.fidget to keep moving or playing with your fingers, hands, feet etc, because you are bored or nervous:
Diana fidgeted nervously with her pencil.squirm to make very small movements from side to side with your body, especially because you feel uncomfortable:
By the end of the hour, most of the children were squirming in their seats.wriggle to make small movements from side to side, especially in order to get into or out of something:
The dog wriggled under the fence and escaped into the street. She managed to wriggle into the dress, but it was much too tight.twitch if part of your body twitches, it makes small movements that you cannot control:
A muscle on Yang’s face twitched.stir written to make a movement – used especially when describing a situation in which no one moves, or someone wakes up:
In the village a dog barked but no one stirred The sleeping child stirred and opened her eyes.budge to move – used when you are trying hard to make something move, often without success:
The piano wouldn’t budge.relocate to move to a different place – used about companies, organizations, and people who work for them:
NATO’s main headquarters relocated to Brussels. Klein is relocating to London to head up the investment banking team.still not moving – use this especially about people who are not moving, or about places where there is no wind:
There was no wind and the trees were completely still. Keep still while I tie your shoes.stationary not moving – use this about cars, trains, or objects:
The truck swerved and hit a stationary vehicle.immobile not moving or not able to move, especially because of fear or tiredness:
As the disease progressed, she became increasingly immobile.motionless completely still – used especially in literature:
Kemp sat motionless as the verdict was read.calm not moving because there is no wind – use this about air and water:
The lake was calm.be at a standstill if traffic is at a standstill it is not moving:
Traffic was at a standstill on the motorway.make a move We made the move mainly for financial reasons.make no move The government made no move to hold the promised elections.welcome the move Environmentalists welcomed the move to limit the length of fishing nets.oppose a move Union members have opposed the move.support a move The move was supported by the government.a move is aimed at doing something/is designed to do something The move is aimed at strengthening its business in the region.an important move I cannot decide on such an important move on my own.a bold/daring move (=taking a lot of courage) The writers made a bold move by kiling off the main character.a good/smart/wise move (=sensible) I’m not sure it was a good move giving him the job.the right move He hoped he had made the right move in telling his father.an unprecedented move (=never having happened before) Barcelona began the unprecedented move of shipping in drinking water.sb’s next move (=the next thing someone does) What should happen next? What’s our next move?a bad move It was a bad move letting him come here in the first place.a false/wrong move (=made by mistake) One wrong move and the business might never recover.the first move She waited for Michael to make the first move.a career move (=a decision that will improve the type of job you can do) It looked like a good career move, with the possibility of promotion later.there are moves afoot to do something British English (=there are plans, especially secret ones, to do something) There are moves afoot to change things.a move in the right direction The decision seemed to be a move in the right direction.watch/follow sb’s every move His eyes followed Cissy’s every move.a sudden move She made a sudden move towards me from the doorway.action noun [countable] something that someone does:
He is responsible for his own actions. They refused to give a reason for their actions.act noun [countable] a particular type of action:
violent acts ⇒
act of violence/kindness/defiance etc:
I believe the killing was an act of desperation.activities noun [plural] things that people do, especially for enjoyment or to achieve an aim:
leisure activities political activities Surveys may not give a true picture of people’s activities.behaviour British English,
behavior American English noun [uncountable] the things that someone does and the way they behave:
Do you think that advertisements really influence people’s behaviour? The man’s behaviour seemed rather odd.step noun [countable] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed:
The first step is to make sure we have got funding for the project. We must take steps to make sure that this does not happen again. This is an important step towards peace.measure noun [countable] an official action that is intended to deal with a particular problem:
There are increased security measures at airports. The school was closed as a precautionary measure following a chemical leak.gesture noun [countable] something that you do to show how you feel about someone or something:
Do you think it would be a nice gesture to send her some flowers? ⇒
gesture of goodwill/solidarity/defiance:
The company gave us £100 as a gesture of goodwill.deed noun [countable] especially literary an action, especially one that is very good or very bad:
evil deeds heroic deeds This is my good deed for the day.exploits noun [plural] formal exciting or brave actions:
daring exploits His exploits were legendary.feat noun [countable] something someone does that people admire because you need a lot of skill, courage, or strength to do it:
Completing a marathon is a remarkable feat for a six-year-old. The bridge is a great feat of engineering. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲
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