step-in
noun
\ ˈstep-ˌin
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Definition of step-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an article of clothing put on by being stepped into: such as
a
: a shoe resembling but usually having a higher vamp than a pump and having concealed elastic to adjust the fit
b
: short panties for women
—usually used in plural
step in
verb
stepped in;
stepping in;
steps in
Definition of step in (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to intervene in an affair or dispute
b
: to act as a replacement
2
: to make a brief informal visit
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Synonyms for step-in
Synonyms: Verb
call, come by, come over, drop by, drop in, pop (in), run (over), run in, stop (by or in), visit
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