Step over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɛp/ /ˈoʊvɝ

STEP OH-ver

UK

stˈɛp/ /ˈəʊvɐ

STEP OH-vuh

Definição

To lift your foot and move it across something that is on the ground, without touching or disturbing it.

Uso & Nuances

Informal and literal; used for physically crossing small objects like puddles, toys, or obstacles. Often confused with 'step across', which means moving from one side to the other, possibly over a wider space. Common phrases: 'step over the line', 'step over the rope'. Rarely used figuratively.

• Spanish: pasar por encima de - saltar por encima de
• Portuguese (BR): passar por cima de - saltar por cima de
• Portuguese (PT): passar por cima de - saltar por cima de
• Chinese (Simplified): 跨过
• Chinese (Traditional): 跨過
• Hindi: पर से पैर रखकर पार करना
• Arabic: تجاوز من فوق - خطا فوق
• Bengali: উপর দিয়ে পা ফেলা - পার হওয়া (উঁচু কিছু)
• Russian: переступить (через)
• Japanese: またぐ
• Vietnamese: bước qua
• Korean: 넘다 - 발을 넘기다
• Turkish: üzerinden geçmek - adım atmak (üzerinden)
• Urdu: اوپر سے قدم رکھنا
• Indonesian: melangkahi - melompat lewat

Frases de Exemplo

Please step over the puddle so your shoes stay dry.

basic

He stepped over the toys on the floor.

basic

Don't step over the line during the game.

basic

I had to step over his backpack just to get to the door.

natural

She barely managed to step over the fallen branch on the trail.

natural

Just step over here, and you'll avoid the mud.

natural