Phrasal verb №16

step in

/step ɪn/

Meaning

To become involved in a situation to help, solve a problem, or stop something

Example

The manager had to step in to resolve the conflict.

The manager had to step in to resolve the conflict.

Examples with the phrasal verb step in

When the children started fighting, the teacher had to step in.

When the children started fighting, the teacher had to step in.

The manager had to step in to solve the problem between workers.

The manager had to step in to solve the problem between workers.

When the ball went on the road, a parent quickly stepped in to protect the child.

When the ball went on the road, a parent quickly stepped in to protect the child.