step over

"Step over" is a versatile term used in various contexts, from physical movement to sports maneuvers and debugging in software development.

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Definition

A2General

To move by lifting one foot over something and placing it on the other side.

Example

  • She had to step over the puddle to keep her shoes dry.

B1General

To bypass or avoid something by moving over it.

Example

  • He stepped over the broken glass carefully.

B2Sports

(soccer)A dribbling move where a player moves their foot over the ball to deceive an opponent.

Example

  • The forward used a step over to trick the defender and score a goal.

C1Technology

(technical, programming)In debugging, to execute a function call without entering it, continuing to the next line of code.

Example

  • When debugging, use step over to skip the function details and proceed to the next line.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "step over":

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