Crossword Dictionary

step - v 
shift or move by taking a step; "step back" 
cause (a computer) to execute a single command 
furnish with steps; "The architect wants to step the terrace" 
move with one's feet in a specific manner; "step lively" 
walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner; "step over to the blackboard" 
place (a ship's mast) in its step 
move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; "She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps" 

pace, step - v 
measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards" 

measure, step - n 
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" 

gradation, step - n 
relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions" 

step, steps, stepped, stepping, stept - v 
to move by lifting the foot and setting it down in another place