In step Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstɛp
in STEP
ˈɪn/ /stˈɛp
in-STEP
Definition
To be moving or acting in the same way as others, or to be in agreement or harmony with someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally in marching (walking in rhythm with others) and figuratively for agreement or harmony ('in step with the times', 'in step with company policy'). Opposite is 'out of step'. Common in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: en sintonía - en armoníaPortuguese (BR): em sintonia - em harmoniaPortuguese (PT): em sintonia - em harmoniaChinese (Simplified): 步调一致Chinese (Traditional): 步調一致Hindi: मेल में - तालमेल मेंArabic: متوافق - متناغمBengali: সমন্বয়ে - তাল মেলানোRussian: в ногу - в согласииJapanese: 歩調が合って - 調和してVietnamese: đồng bộ - hòa nhịpKorean: 보조를 맞춰서 - 조화를 이루어Turkish: uyum içinde - adım adımUrdu: ہم آہنگی سے - قدم سے قدم ملا کرIndonesian: selaras - seirama
Example Sentences
We need to work in step to finish this project.
basic
Her ideas are always in step with the latest trends.
basic
I'm not really in step with everyone else on this issue.
natural
It's important to stay in step with company policy.
natural
The two dancers moved perfectly in step during the performance.
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The soldiers marched in step down the street.
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