step to
The phrase "step to" is commonly used in African-American Vernacular English to describe initiating an action or confrontation.
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Definition
B2Interpersonal
(slang, informal)To challenge or confront someone.
Example
- He didn't like what was said, so he decided to step to him.
- If you have a problem with me, step to me directly.
B2Project Management
(informal)To begin a project or task quickly or urgently.
Example
- The deadline is tight, so we need to step to it right away.
- After receiving the green light, the team stepped to the new initiative.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "step to":
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