stepping

(verb) shift or move by taking a step. Synonyms: step. Example: "Step back."

(verb) put down or press the foot, place the foot. Synonyms: step, tread. Examples: "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread." "Step on the brake."

(verb) cause (a computer) to execute a single command. Synonyms: step.

(verb) treat badly. Synonyms: mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat. Examples: "This boss abuses his workers." "She is always stepping on others to get ahead."

(verb) furnish with steps. Synonyms: step. Example: "The architect wants to step the terrace."

(verb) move with one's feet in a specific manner. Synonyms: step. Example: "Step lively."

(verb) walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner. Synonyms: step. Example: "Step over to the blackboard."

(verb) place (a ship's mast) in its step. Synonyms: step.

(verb) measure (distances) by pacing. Synonyms: pace, step. Example: "Step off ten yards."

(verb) move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation. Synonyms: step. Examples: "She stepped into a life of luxury." "He won't step into his father's footsteps."